BambooHR Payroll

Easy, Accurate Payroll Software Without the Headache

by Bamboo HR LLC · Payroll & Time Tracking

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Executive Summary

BambooHR Payroll is the payroll app within the BambooHR platform, designed to pay US-based employees and file US federal, state and local payroll taxes. It supports direct deposit, W-2 creation and multi-rate payroll, and syncs employee records, PTO, location changes and benefits data from BambooHR so data is not entered twice. Employees can find paystubs and edit withholdings and direct deposit in their BambooHR account, and the payroll connects to QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite and Sage Intacct. Customers who prefer it can have a dedicated specialist run payroll through Managed Payroll.

Use Cases

  • Filing federal, state and local payroll taxes for US-based employees
  • Paying employees by direct deposit and creating W-2s
  • Paying different project and role-based rates
  • Syncing payroll data with accounting software
  • Letting employees view paystubs and update withholdings or direct deposit
  • Having a dedicated specialist run payroll (Managed Payroll)

Features

Visibility

  • CUSTOM JOURNAL ENTRY: Take full control of your accounting data with the Custom Journal Entry Report Builder.

Support

  • Dedicated Payroll Project Manager: We designed BambooHR Payroll to be easy to use and easy to implement. You’ll collaborate one-on-one with a dedicated payroll project manager to set everything up and run your first payroll. Expert support is always available anytime afterwa
  • STATE & FEDERAL TAX FILING: No more filing taxes—we do it for you

Technical Specifications

Architecture
BambooHR Payroll operates on a client-server architecture with an open API, facilitating integration with other applications. All API requests are secured using HTTPS.
Deployment
SaaS
Authentication
OAuth, HTTP Basic (API key)
API Available
Yes
MCP Server
Yes

Integrations

  • QuickBooks Online
  • Xero
  • NetSuite
  • Sage Intacct

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 1, PCI DSS

Encryption: Encryption in transit and at rest

Pricing

Model
Per employee per month, with automatic volume discounts
Target Customer
SMB,Mid-Market
Contract Type
Monthly (annual upfront payment also accepted)
Free Trial
Yes

About Bamboo HR LLC

BambooHR provides cloud-based HR software for small and mid-sized organizations, including core HR, onboarding, performance management, and payroll/time features. Its Applicant Tracking System (ATS) helps teams manage job postings, candidates, interview feedback, and hiring workflows in one platform.

Founded: 2008 · Headquarters: Draper, UT, USA · Employees: 1001-5000 · Private

Verified sources

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