Barrett Business Services reviews

This company is a nightmare. They had a terrible archaic payroll system we had to use however when I joined they were in the developing stages of a more "with the times" system. I somehow manage to make it to the roll out of this new "state of the art" system and not even sure how this was possible but it was worse and created complete chaos with the clients. I went from wanting to pull all my hair out everyday to hoping I may get hit by a bus on my way in. This was one of the most hellish jobs I have ever had. It's super corporate where theres no way to really report a non existent manager or terrible co worker who acts like she is the manager. Beyond that you have to sit through torturous weekly meetings and other bs. Payroll specialists have one of the hardest jobs in this company and are paid the least, basically bottom of the barrel. I quickly learned that corporate was not for me and I am better off doing nothing at the top then everything at the bottom, do not walk run!

1) Lack of consistent structure and processes. If you are not willing to start from scratch (forms, processes) then this is not a good fit for you. 2) Job is far more tactical than advertised, many small clients need help outside of consulting, you do whatever it takes to keep a client happy, including tactical work. 3) Autonomy* - if you have untrusting or ego-driven teammates you will be microed, some positions presume authority over teammates. 4) Profit sharing is not fairly distributed, if you work at a favored branch you have a chance at getting decent bonuses, if you don't you will see nothing or a charity bonus. 5) Zero raises, even if you've been with the company for over 12 years. Not even cost of living increases. New hires come in with less experience and get more pay. 6) Larger branches lack management, once there are three or more Business Units, things get hairy and Branch Managers (Area Managers) do not have visibility to manage as they are heavily tasked with sales activity. This leads to bigger issues with item #3.