Great Benefits, Low Pay - Payroll Project Manager BambooHR Employee Review

3.0
14 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

BambooHR is a great place to work if you love a good atmosphere, good benefits, good people, and a good work-life balance.

Cons

The pay is definitely low compared to other companies. They praise the paid paid vacation but it's taxed so it's not actually the full $2,000. They micromanage quite a bit. But again, the worst is the low pay.

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BambooHR Response
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We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We know compensation matters and are committed to regularly evaluating our approach to ensure it remains competitive and fair. We also encourage ongoing career conversations with leaders to understand where you can grow. Please reach out to your leader if you’d like to continue the discussion. Thanks, Jonathan Vaas, Head of Legal & HR

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Pros

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Cons

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