Is BambooHR a good company to work for?

BambooHR has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 797 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at BambooHR to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about BambooHR have been left by employees working as Human Resources Project Manager , Sales Development Representative and HR Project Manager .

Does BambooHR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BambooHR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BambooHR. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BambooHR?

67% of BambooHR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BambooHR 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BambooHR?

Account Executive (118) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (31) , Senior Account Executive (29) , Software Engineer (20) , Human Resources Project Manager (16) , Support Hero (16) , Senior Software Engineer (15) , Customer Support Hero (12) , Marketing (12) , HR Project Manager (11) , Payroll Project Manager (11) , Project Manager (11) , Sales Development Representative (11) , Sales (10) , Payroll Specialist (9)

What are the pros of working at BambooHR according to real employee reviews?

"Despite the crazy growth BambooHR has made it a priority to maintain its great culture." ((in 148 reviews)); "Benefits are great and they highly promote work" ((in 111 reviews)); "Here is why I love working at BambooHR: The people here really are great." ((in 94 reviews)); "The people are what makes BambooHR and the work life balance was great." ((in 43 reviews)); "The leadership at BambooHR is amazing." ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BambooHR according to real employee reviews?

"BambooHR is already known in the Utah valley for having unusually low pay for tech sales." ((in 68 reviews)); "You’re required to mine leads daily from a list of people dating back from 2017 that have asked to be taken off the telemarking list at least 5 times, do T even know who BambooHR is, bad emails and phone numbers etc. 6. Bad management." ((in 22 reviews)); "Salary is a little low for this type of position" ((in 15 reviews)); "There is NO diversity & inclusion nor push to get with the times." ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management seems so focused on efficiency that projects are rushed out and tend to cause more chaos and confusion than aid to the employees or the clients." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about BambooHR layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BambooHR layoffs and their outlook for job security at BambooHR in 2026.

What are the top reviewed BambooHR locations?

Lindon , Draper , Salt Lake City , Orem , Lehi , Provo , American Fork , Tucson , Austin , Utahn , Idaho Falls , Cedar City , Logan , Eagle Mountain , Sandy , Lombard , Phoenix , Oklahoma City , McAllen , Los Angeles , Discovery Bay , Las Vegas , Lynden , Portland , Inverness , Orlando , Tampa , Atlanta , Pleasant Grove , America

BambooHR reviews

3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(776 total reviews)

Brad Rencher

83% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

BambooHR has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 776 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BambooHR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

776 reviews

4.0

Sep 25, 2025

Great for most reps! But not a great time to join with no tenure

Senior account executive

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Pros

Incredible benefits premiums, great lead flow, paid vacations, generous PTO, raving clients who love the software.

Cons

There's been a bit of an exodus recently with representatives, mostly management and high tenure reps that have hit a wall in growth and go elsewhere to keep growing

BambooHR Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the benefits, PTO, and the meaningful relationships you build with clients- those are important parts of creating a great experience for our team members. We also appreciate your insight on growth opportunities for managers and tenured team members. Ongoing dialogue helps us continue improving, so please feel free to share your ideas directly with your leaders or our HR team. Thanks, Jonathan, Head of Legal and HR

5.0

Jun 11, 2025

Culture and Innovation: the best of both worlds

Anonymous employee

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Pros

BambooHR is a company that has been known for having a wonderful culture that values employee experiment and development, kindness and doing right by customers. But I've been delighted in my first 6 months here to find that there's a vibrant spirit of innovation, pushing toward the future and rewarding problem solving to redefine our category and provide the best tools to our customers. There's a huge opportunity ahead of this company and I couldn't be more pleased with everything happening to drive success of Bamboo and its users.

Cons

Nothing comes to mind. I couldn't be happier here.

BambooHR Response

11mo

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're overjoyed to hear that your first six months at BambooHR have been so positive. It's incredibly rewarding to know that our culture of valuing employee development, kindness, and customer satisfaction is shining through. We're thrilled that you've found a vibrant spirit of innovation and problem-solving here, as we strive to redefine our category and provide the best tools for our customers. The opportunities ahead are indeed exciting, and we're so glad to have you on this journey with us. Your enthusiasm and contributions are invaluable to our success! Thanks, Jonathan, Head of Legal and HR

4.0

May 9, 2025

Growing at BambooHR

Anonymous employee

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Pros

BambooHR has revamped the development program and I appreciate the better focus on my personal career journey. More access to peer-led panels, soft/hard skill trainings, etc., have helped level me up.

Cons

In-office expectations can be confusing.

BambooHR Response

11mo

Thank you for your positive feedback on our development program. We're thrilled to hear that the enhanced focus on career growth and the additional training opportunities have been beneficial for you. We understand that in-office expectations can sometimes be unclear, and we encourage you to clarify with your leadership team. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create a better work environment. Please feel free to reach out to your leader or hr@bamboohr.com if you have any further suggestions or concerns. Thanks, Jonathan, Head of Legal and HR

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