Best Part, Coworkers - Payroll Project Manager BambooHR Employee Review

2.0
Dec 6, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are great. You get a great medical, dental, and vision package. It’s very affordable. They’ll pay $2000 to go on a trip, but will be taxed as a bonus. Best PTO package around. Coworkers are the best! They help you get the job done, and are open to help you.

Cons

No room for growth at all. We aren’t paid very great for a tech company. Company gave great swag few years ago, but started to become cheap this last year. Culture has changed in the last three years. Not everyone lives or follows the BambooHR values. Getting a promotion is nonexistent and hard to get. No wiggle room for PTO in December, January and quarter starts. Not a lot of work life balance for a lot of people in the Payroll Implementation team.

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BambooHR Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide your perspective on your role as a Payroll Project Manager. We are happy that you appreciate your fellow Bambooligans and benefits, but we regret that your experience hasn't met your expectations. We take your concerns around a declining culture seriously, since fostering a strong, supportive environment for all employees is extremely important to us. Our goal is to address any issues and cultivate a culture aligned with our values, promoting a sense of belonging and fulfillment for everyone on our team. Openness is crucial, so if you have additional thoughts and are comfortable sharing them, please feel free to reach out to hr@bamboohr.com or your leadership team. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us build a better workplace for all. Thank you, Anita, Head of HR

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