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What is Namely?

Namely is an end-to-end HR, benefits, and payroll solution for mid-sized businesses. The cloud-based platform can be used to manage the entire HR process.

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What is Namely?

Namely is an end-to-end HR, benefits, and payroll solution for mid-sized businesses. The cloud-based platform can be used to manage the entire HR process.

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Product Demos

Introduction to Namely

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Features

Human Resource Management

Organizing, tracking and providing instant access to critical employee data, job profiles, transfers, promotions, and benefits information.

6.9
Avg 7.9

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

6.9
Avg 8.0

Leave and Attendance Management

Streamlines communication between HR and employees and facilitates efficient management of employee leave including requisitions, approvals, balance calculation, and annual carry-forward.

7.4
Avg 8.1

Employee Self Service

Employee portal allowing employees to view and update their personal information.

8.2
Avg 8.1

Asset Management

Maintaining a record of assets such as laptops, pagers, cell phones, etc. issued to employees. Record typically includes asset type, number, serial number and date of issuance.

5.9
Avg 7.9

HR Reporting

Pre-built and custom reports, and integration with external data.

8.1
Avg 7.6

Onboarding

Employee onboarding is the process of orienting new hires to the social and performance aspects of their jobs so that they are able to function in their new roles as quickly as possible.

6.8
Avg 7.9

Performance and Goals

Goal alignment is the practice of ensuring that all employees have clearly defined goals in support of the overall corporate strategy.

4.1
Avg 8.0

Performance Management

Performance management is the process of ensuring employees meet pre-determined objectives and goals through regular check-ins and appraisals.

5.8
Avg 7.9

Succession Planning

Succession planning is the identification and development of internal employees with the potential to fill key business leadership positions in the company.

5.9
Avg 7.8

Recruiting / ATS

Recruiting or Applicant Tracking Software is software used to manage the recruitment process electronically by handling job postings, applicant status, resume management, etc.

8.8
Avg 7.7
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Product Details

What is Namely?

As a member of the Vensure Employer Solutions family, Namely helps small to mid-sized companies simplify processes, reduce risk, and improve the employee experience through its Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, built for dynamic and diverse workforces. Namely combines HR, Payroll, Time, Benefits, and Talent software into a single platform.

Namely Features

Human Resource Management Features

  • Supported: Employee demographic data
  • Supported: Employment history
  • Supported: Job profiles and administration
  • Supported: Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
  • Supported: Benefits information
  • Supported: Organizational charting
  • Supported: Organization and location management
  • Supported: Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)

Payroll Management Features

  • Supported: Pay calculation
  • Supported: Support for external payroll vendors
  • Supported: Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
  • Supported: Payroll history for each employee
  • Supported: Benefit plan administration
  • Supported: Direct deposit files
  • Supported: Payroll tracking and auditing
  • Supported: Salary revision and increment management
  • Supported: Reimbursement management
  • Supported: Statutory form management

Leave and Attendance Management Features

  • Supported: Approval workflow
  • Supported: Email notifications
  • Supported: Balance details
  • Supported: Travel absence management
  • Supported: Annual carry-forward and encashment

Employee Self Service Features

  • Supported: Employee login
  • Supported: View and generate pay and benefit information
  • Supported: Update personal information
  • Supported: Request time off
  • Supported: View job history
  • Supported: View company policy documentation
  • Supported: View company news and information
  • Supported: Employee recognition

Asset Management Features

  • Supported: Tracking of all physical assets
  • Supported: Asset issue and transfer management
  • Supported: Asset return
  • Supported: Warranty and after-sales status maintenance contract tracking

HR Reporting Features

  • Supported: Report builder
  • Supported: Pre-built reports
  • Supported: Ability to combine HR data with external data

Integration with other HR capabilities Features

  • Supported: Additional HR capabilities (talent management, LMS, etc.) supplied by same vendor
  • Supported: Additional HR capabilities (talent management, LMS, etc.) supplied by different vendor

Performance Management Features

  • Supported: Performance plans
  • Supported: Performance improvement plans
  • Supported: Review status tracking
  • Supported: Review reminders
  • Supported: Multiple review frequency

Succession Planning Features

  • Supported: Candidate search

Onboarding Features

  • Supported: New hire portal
  • Supported: Manager tracking tools

Performance and Goals Features

  • Supported: Corporate goal setting
  • Supported: Individual goal setting
  • Supported: Line-of sight-visibility
  • Supported: Performance tracking

Recruiting / ATS Features

  • Supported: Job Requisition Management
  • Supported: Company Website Posting
  • Supported: Publish to Social Media
  • Supported: Job Search Site Posting
  • Supported: Duplicate Candidate Prevention
  • Supported: Applicant Tracking
  • Supported: Notifications and Alerts

Namely Screenshots

Screenshot of the Namely employee dashboard. This creates a central hub to access payroll and benefits info, share announcements, celebrate milestones, and navigate everything HR, from a desk or on the go.Screenshot of Namely Payroll, which is backed by automation and built-in compliance.Screenshot of the Onboarding interface, for new hires.Screenshot of the Applicant Tracking interface, which supports processes from job posting to onboarding with tools for hiring teams and candidates.Screenshot of the Benefits Administration interface, which supports open enrollment, plan changes, and employee elections.Screenshot of the Workforce Management interface. From here, viewers can track time, manage schedules, and handle complex workforce needs.

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Namely Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone
Supported CountriesUnited States
Supported LanguagesEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Namely is an end-to-end HR, benefits, and payroll solution for mid-sized businesses. The cloud-based platform can be used to manage the entire HR process.

TriNet HR Plus, Paycor, and BambooHR® are common alternatives for Namely.

Reviewers rate Pay calculation and Update personal information highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of Namely are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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Functional, but not user friendly

Rating: 4 out of 10
March 13, 2020
Vetted Review
Verified User
Namely
1 year of experience
Namely is completely central HRIS platform and we use all of its functionality. Payroll (includes Timecards for employees), PTO requests + tracker. Also HR things like tracking birthdays, work anniversaries, etc. We recently switched from a different HRIS system and apparently with Namely we can perform more HR tasks in one place. But as a front-end user of a software I am not happy at all.
  • Time Off tracker can include not only generic PTO, but also other types of time off your company may provide (e.g Birthday Time Off).
  • Performance review Section directly in the app.
  • Sign important documents directly in the app!
Cons
  • Timecards sheets are just bad. If you like adding time cards for 5 days into the system and then have software dismiss the data from the page - get Namely!
  • In general user interface is not very friendly.
  • Looks like one of those websites from the 90s.
It's functional, I won't argue with that. You can do many things in one app. You can have managers approve employees' timesheets and their overtime separately. You can add different kinds of Time Off, except general PTO. But if you want your employees not to lose their mind spending too much time managing their information in HRIS platform - get something else. Namely can be too complicated for it's own good.

Namely is a user friendly system

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 02, 2023
Vetted Review
Verified User
Namely
5 years of experience
I use Namely mainly to process our biweekly payroll and run reports needed for backup, entering into our accounting system. I access the HRIS side for specific employee information. I update Unemployment rates, new pay codes, and create cases when there are issues. Issues are usually when we receive Tax Notices from various state or federal agencies.
  • If you have everything set up correctly, the payroll process is relatively simple and seamless.
  • When I have an issue and need to call Namely, I'd say I get the help/answers I need 98% of the time. Cases submitted get resolved relatively quickly 95 - 99% of time depending on the complexity of the case.
  • As an employee, it's a pretty friendly system to use...the news feed is familiar (like FaceBook); accessing my paystub, benefits, and other resources is pretty self explanatory and easy to use.
Cons
  • Namely Time reports are very cumbersome and not user friendly. I have to jump through hoops to manipulate the excel reports make the information usable.
  • We have one pay group with many hourly rates and job codes. When it comes to calculating overtime for this group, I have to do this outside of Namely. This could be a problem on my end. I don't have time to figure this out.
  • The biggest issue is that the payroll system does NOT talk directly to accounting system. I have to export the payroll journal entry detail reports to then manipulate to then import into our accounting system.
In my opinion, Namely has worked well for us/me as a Payroll Service Provider. Namely needs to improve on getting the payroll system to "talk" to our accounting system, which is NetSuite. The time keeping side needs improvement in the area I mentioned previously. The reports are not easy to use.

Super user-friendly and intuitive HR tool

Rating: 10 out of 10
November 15, 2021
EY
Vetted Review
Verified User
Namely
1 year of experience
Namely is being used as the HRIS for the entire organization. We just signed up to implement Jazz to integrate our ATS.
  • Easy to navigate and intuitive.
  • Shows lots of information on an employee in one place.
Cons
  • Reporting is a little less intuitive. I would like to be able to create custom reports more quickly.
I think Namely has been great for all of our needs. Reporting seems to be the only place I would like to see some improvement.

New Company - Great Potential

Rating: 9 out of 10
April 04, 2018
CW
Vetted Review
Verified User
Namely
1 year of experience
Namely is being used by the entire organization. This includes all of the Company and our branches/firms. Namely provides an all-in-one shop that employees, managers, and administrators can use and love to use everyday.
  • Benefits- The benefit portal is easy to use by the employees and administration of the benefits on the back side is just as easy. It looks good, and flows very well. Very customization for our benefit structure.
  • Payroll - easy to use system that allows for a lot of flexibility when running your payroll. Integrations with the HRIS and Time side of things makes payroll run much faster and takes away some of the manual work from before.
  • HRIS- The homage is great for announcements and getting employee involvement on day to day activities of the organization. One stop place for employees to find what they are looking for.
Cons
  • Newer company some some features can be less user friendly or non-existent when compared to older HRIS systems.
Namely is always listening to feedback from customers, always rolling out new features, and improving the ones they currently have. Their support team is very committed and cares that your system is working the way you need it to.

All HR and Staffing Firms need this....

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 18, 2017
CS
Vetted Review
Verified User
Namely
1 year of experience
We currently use Namely for our internal employees. We have multiple branches nationwide and it is a wonderful tool for communication. It not only assists with time keeping, org charts, etc. It eliminates the number of emails HR may receive regarding benefits, time off requests, the amount of time still remaining, etc. It is very user-friendly and easy to navigate.
  • Excellent tool for professionals to communicate with an organization.
  • User-friendly.
  • The design and look of the application is very eye-catching.
  • Time.
Cons
  • It would be helpful to see on a monthly calendar what days your team has requested days off to avoid any further request issues.
I like being able to see in a snapshot of everyone's anniversaries, birthdays, etc. I also like being able to congratulate someone on some exciting news that may not be in my office. I really like the layout and the convenience of being able to see an org chart and being able to connect with my co-workers outside of email. I also enjoy being able to post pictures and being able to see the fun festivities in other branches.
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