BambooHR

BambooHR charges $14/emp/mo (Core) per employee, with a $351/mo that applies to smaller teams. Because pricing scales per head, teams of 25 or fewer employees will hit the monthly minimum before the per-employee rate kicks in. Final pricing for larger teams is confirmed via a sales quote.

BambooHR does not include native Australian payroll and is not a registered STP Phase 2 solution on its own. Australian businesses connect BambooHR to a compatible payroll provider, most commonly Employment Hero Payroll or Xero, via API integration. Those payroll providers handle STP reporting to the ATO.

BambooHR is a US-built platform and does not include built-in Modern Award interpretation or Fair Work Act documentation templates. Compliance management is rated as limited for the Australian context. Businesses with complex award obligations should review whether a locally built platform such as Employment Hero better suits their needs.

BambooHR includes employee self-service, document management, leave management, onboarding workflows, and a built-in applicant tracking system (ATS) on all plans. Performance reviews are available from the Pro plan upward, and learning management is available on the Elite plan. Time tracking is an optional paid add-on.

BambooHR suits Australian SMBs that prioritise a polished employee experience and want an ATS without paying extra. The monthly minimum means the per-employee rate can feel high for teams under 25 people. Businesses that need native AU payroll or strong Fair Work compliance tools may find locally built platforms a better starting point.

BambooHR does not require a long-term contract. Month-to-month billing is available, which gives smaller teams flexibility to scale up or switch without penalty.