Is BambooHR a good company to work for?

BambooHR has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 790 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at BambooHR to a friend and 62% 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 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BambooHR. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BambooHR?

73% of BambooHR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BambooHR 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BambooHR?

Account Executive (116) , 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 146 reviews)); "Benefits are great and they highly promote work" ((in 110 reviews)); "Here is why I love working at BambooHR: The people here really are great." ((in 93 reviews)); "The people are what makes BambooHR and the work life balance was great." ((in 38 reviews)); "BambooHR has great people and leadership." ((in 28 reviews))

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

"Pay is low compared to the industry and they are asking more of reps without increasing pay or changing comp" ((in 70 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 21 reviews)); "Salary is a little low for this type of position" ((in 12 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 7 reviews)); "There is NO diversity & inclusion nor push to get with the times." ((in 4 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

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(769 total reviews)

Brad Rencher

89% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

BambooHR has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 769 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

769 reviews

3.0

Jul 5, 2025

A great place to grow your sales skills and career

Account executive 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission-Driven Culture: BambooHR really walks the walk when it comes to putting people first. There’s a strong emphasis on work-life balance, respect, and a healthy workplace culture. Great Sales Training: You get well-structured onboarding and continuous sales coaching. Leadership invests in your development, and the skills you build here are highly transferable. Strong Product-Market Fit: The product resonates well with SMBs and HR professionals, so you're not fighting an uphill battle trying to sell something that doesn’t work. Supportive Environment: Colleagues are collaborative, and leadership is approachable. There’s a sense of camaraderie, even in a competitive sales environment. Work-Life Balance: BambooHR is known for a strict “no after-hours work” culture, and they take it seriously. It's rare in sales and much appreciated.

Cons

Comp Structure Can Be Capped: While the base salary is solid and attainable quotas are fair, top-tier earnings may not scale as aggressively as in some SaaS orgs. If you're highly money-motivated, this might be a ceiling. Limited Career Path in Sales: You can grow horizontally (mid-market AE, team lead, etc.), but the ladder can feel narrow unless you pivot into leadership, CS, or other functions. Process-Heavy: At times, internal processes or CRM compliance can feel overly structured or rigid—especially for reps who like more autonomy.

BambooHR Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your detailed and thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our mission-driven culture, sales training, and supportive environment. It's great to know that our focus on work-life balance and a healthy workplace culture resonates with you. We also want to thank you for your constructive feedback regarding the compensation structure, career path, and internal processes. We are always striving to improve, and your insights are invaluable in helping us better meet the needs of our team members. If you have any further suggestions or would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to reach out to hr@bamboohr.com. Thanks, Jonathan, Head of Legal and HR

4.0

Jun 27, 2025

Good company

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and people to work with

Cons

Pay could maybe be better

BambooHR Response

10mo

Thank you for your review! We're glad that overall, you find BambooHR to be a great place to work. Please be assured that we're committed to regularly reviewing our total rewards practices to ensure they remain consistent and aligned with market and industry standards. We encourage you to speak with your leader if you have further concerns around pay. Wishing you all the best in your role and thank you again for your review. Thanks, Jonathan, Head of Legal and HR

4.0

Jun 25, 2025

Great Place to Work with Growing Pains

Payroll project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BambooHR is really a great place to work. From the paid vacations, annual bonus, amount of PTO, and other benefits, it’s phenomenal!

Cons

There are rapid changes that happen at breakneck speeds making staying up to date a logistical nightmare. The meetings can be emails, we waste lots of time in those meetings. And at the end of the day, if it doesn’t “serve the business” or fulfill a “business need” we don’t get it. This is frustrating when we need extra support to do our job more efficiently and effectively, but the company won’t invest in areas without us proving that we need it. We wouldn’t ask for things to do our work better if we didn’t need them, and this ultimately makes a lot of us feel unheard.

BambooHR Response

10mo

Thank you for your positive feedback about BambooHR and for highlighting the benefits you enjoy. We understand that rapid changes and the need for more efficient communication can be challenging. Your concerns about support and resource allocation are important to us, and we recognize the need to balance business needs with providing the necessary tools for our team members to succeed. We encourage you to lead from where you are by making suggestions to the meeting owners and their leaders to streamline meetings and create more space for high-impact work. Your proactive approach and insights are invaluable in helping us improve, and we appreciate your honesty and dedication. Thanks, Jonathan, Head of Legal and HR

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