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What is Namely?

Namely offers a cloud-based HR platform for integrated core and specialized HR services, including time and employee performance management and onboarding processes.

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Namely is a versatile HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll platform that is widely used by organizations for various purposes. It serves as an …
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Namely user of 2 years

8 out of 10
September 25, 2023
Incentivized
Namely is a user-friendly HRIS that makes daily administrative tasks easy to manage. It's very easy to learn and use, which is a plus …
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Try out Namely

8 out of 10
May 01, 2023
Incentivized
I am an HR Administrator at my organization responsible for overseeing quarterly and annual performance review process, exit interview …
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Namely review

8 out of 10
April 26, 2023
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We use Namely as sort of a recordkeeper for employee information and Namely Time for timesheets. We needed a way for employees to record …
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Just implemented!

8 out of 10
April 17, 2023
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We use Namely as our HRIS and utilize them to manage our Payroll as well as our Benefits. We were looking for a new system based on our …
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Popular Features

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  • Update personal information (140)
    8.2
    82%
  • View job history (134)
    7.3
    73%
  • Employment history (138)
    7.1
    71%
  • Organizational charting (134)
    4.7
    47%

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Namely Review: Works As An All-In-One HR Platform For Medium Size Companies
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Pricing

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Namely Now

$9

Cloud
per month per user

Entry-level set up fee?

  • Setup fee required
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://join.namely.com/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $9 per month
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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.

6.3
Avg 7.8

Payroll Management

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

7.2
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.

7.7
Avg 8.1

Employee Self Service

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

7.5
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.

5.7
Avg 7.7

HR Reporting

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

6.9
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.

6.5
Avg 8.0

Performance and Goals

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

5
Avg 8.1

Performance Management

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

5.4
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.

5.6
Avg 7.9

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.

7.9
Avg 7.7
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Product Details

What is Namely?

Namely provides technology, people, and services to small to mid-sized businesses (50-1000 employees) through end-to-end HCM solutions including HR, benefits, and payroll. With Namely, there’s a specific solution for everyone.

Namely Now offers small-businesses an HCM including payroll and HR at a budget conscious price. For growing companies, the company offers Namely Plus which includes payroll and HR, talent, time, and other tools to engage and enrich their employees. For companies looking to free up more time internally for strategy, Namely offers Namely Plus People, including managed Payroll and Benefits. And for the business who wants to expand while minimizing risk and liability, Namely offers the white-glove comprehensive PEO solution, Namely Complete.


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

Additional Features

  • Supported: HR Analytics
  • Supported: Compliance Database
  • Supported: Learning Management
  • Supported: Live Compliance Advisors
  • Supported: Anonymous Employee Reporting
  • Supported: Time Management
  • Supported: Time Tracking
  • Supported: Mobile App for Employee Self-Service
  • Supported: Benefits Enrollment Wizard
  • Supported: Open API
  • Supported: Managed Payroll Services
  • Supported: Managed Benefits Services
  • Supported: PEO

Namely Screenshots

Screenshot of Namely News Feed: The home base to make announcements, express appreciation, and to celebrate important milestones.Screenshot of HR Analytics: data to drive confidence in an active people strategy and to encourage pride in provable resultsScreenshot of Talent & Performance Management: connects, engages, and develops the workforce in a platform designed so that employees actually want to use itScreenshot of Benefits Administration: modern, integrated benefits technology makes it easy for employees to enroll and easier to manageScreenshot of Payroll Administration: integrated with HR data and coupled with full payroll tax servicesScreenshot of Namely Mobile App: request time off and access paystubs and benefits information from anywhereScreenshot of Employee Profile: the workforce's one-stop-shop for time off, payroll, and performance information.Screenshot of Employee Onboarding: customizable employee onboarding workflows complete with eSignature functionalityScreenshot of Compliance Library: a 24/7 resource to keep compliant among ever-changing laws and regulations

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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 offers a cloud-based HR platform for integrated core and specialized HR services, including time and employee performance management and onboarding processes.

Namely starts at $9.

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

Reviewers rate Pay calculation highest, with a score of 8.8.

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

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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Namely is a versatile HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll platform that is widely used by organizations for various purposes. It serves as an inclusive platform to centralize employee data, enhancing communication and transparency within the organization. Employees have easy access to personal paystubs, timesheets, time off requests, performance reviews, signed documents, and benefits information. Namely has become a go-to solution for HR management, onboarding new hires, managing PTO, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations. The software simplifies tasks such as managing employee benefits, processing payroll, organizing personal and professional data, and automating onboarding paperwork. Additionally, it acts as an engagement tool that fosters interaction among employees and with the wider business.

Many users find Namely to be a valuable resource for streamlining HR processes such as onboarding new employees, facilitating benefits enrollment, managing payroll efficiently, and handling performance management tasks. Its all-in-one nature eliminates the need for multiple systems and allows employees to interact with each other and access essential documents through a central portal. Namely's intuitive interface makes daily administrative tasks more efficient while providing useful features like reporting capabilities and organization charts. Moreover, its seamless integration of HR data management, payroll processing, and benefits administration into one system saves time and eliminates the hassle of multiple logins. Despite some challenges reported by users regarding account representatives and customer service response times, many organizations appreciate the efficiency and transparency that Namely brings to their HR operations.

User-Friendly Interface: Reviewers have consistently praised Namely for its user-friendly interface. Many users have stated that the platform is intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing them to quickly access the features they need. The attractive design of the interface has also been highlighted by several reviewers, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to use.

Seamless Integration of HR and Payroll Tools: A significant number of users appreciate the seamless integration of HR and payroll tools in Namely. They find it convenient to have both functionalities within a single platform, eliminating the need for multiple systems or manual data entry. This integration streamlines processes and ensures accuracy in managing employee information, time tracking, benefits administration, and payroll calculations.

Excellent Customer Service Support: The customer service support provided by Namely is highly regarded by many reviewers. Users value the promptness and effectiveness of the support team in resolving their queries or issues. Additionally, users appreciate the availability of resources such as troubleshooting guides and learning materials that further enhance their experience with Namely's platform.

Lack of Integration and Communication: Users express frustration with the lack of integration and communication between different features of the product, specifically between the HR & payroll fields. This has been mentioned by multiple reviewers and hampers their ability to streamline processes and ensure accurate data transfer.

High Cost: Some users complain about the high cost of the product, considering its flaws and limitations. They feel that they are not getting sufficient value for the price they pay, as highlighted by several reviewers.

Decline in Customer Service Quality: The customer service of the company is criticized for its decline in quality, with users noting the absence of a dedicated representative and communication being done via email. Multiple users have expressed dissatisfaction with this aspect of their experience.

Users commonly recommend Namely for its ease of use and convenience as an all-in-one solution for HR needs. They appreciate the user-friendly interface and intuitive navigation.

Another frequent recommendation is the efficiency and time-saving aspect of Namely. Users mention that it streamlines HR processes, automates tasks, and allows them to focus on strategic initiatives. Features like employee onboarding, performance management, and payroll processing are particularly valued.

Namely's comprehensive reporting capabilities also receive praise from users. They highlight the platform's robust analytics and insights, which help track important HR metrics and make data-driven decisions. Customizable reports and dashboards provide a holistic view of organization-wide HR data.

In summary, users find Namely to be a valuable tool due to its simplified HR processes, time-saving features, and actionable reporting capabilities.

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Thadya Soetaniman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 2 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We are currently using Namely as our HRIS, Payroll, Workforce Management, Performance Management, Time and Attendance and Benefits Administration for the whole organization in the USA. We are trying to minimize paper clutter and store information digitally which is one of the reasons why we chose Namely. On-boarding process is much more automated as you can upload all required documents into a template and have new employees complete them using e-signature. Performance Management feature makes it very easy to keep track of everyone’s progress and manage from the administrative side. Benefits Open Enrollment is now automated and employees will be accountable for making changes or selecting new coverage.
  • User-friendly. Easy to navigate through the website and run any reports in Namely HRIS.
  • On-boarding process is much more automated as you can upload all required documents into a template and have new employees complete them using e-signature. Keep in mind that e-signature feature in NOT built-in.
  • Performance Management feature makes it simple to keep track of everyone’s progress and manage from the administrative side. However, attachments can only be viewed by the individual who attached them and the administrator; this makes this feature pointless.
  • Benefits Open Enrollment is now automated and employees will be accountable for making changes or selecting new coverage.
  • Namely is NOT fully integrated (HRIS to Payroll & Namely Time to Payroll).
  • Namely Payroll report writer is limited and there are manual entries that you need to do to if you are tracking PTO using their HRIS module.
  • Web-clock and PTO Tracking in Namely HRIS module is very limited; the web-clock is unable to round worked hours as we track employee hours worked in 15 minute increments and PTO Tracking was not accruing the correct amount of sick and vacation balance for the employees which caused us to manually track PTO for 6 months on a spreadsheet.
  • Even with the Namely Time module, it DOES NOT fully integrate with Namely Payroll, therefore, all accrued vacation and sick balances do not feed over and we are not able to show the accrued balances on employees’ pay-stubs which is required by law in California. We have NOT been in compliance for over 16 MONTHS since beginning of 2017.
  • Implementation team we too quick to hand us off before things were fully setup/ implemented
  • Namely Support (tax team, configuration engineers, etc), takes a while to get back to you because your account manager will relay the issues to them and they do not follow up. You rarely get things resolved within a week; our longest outstanding issues with them has been going on for 22 months.
Namely is suited for companies who are ONLY looking for an HRIS system. Their Payroll module is not as robust and it is not fully integrated which as a result you will need to do manual entries for PTO which can be a nightmare for any employers who have over 200 employees. Namely is unable to handle different state taxes which has resulted in our company incurring PENALTIES and INTERESTS that goes back over 21 months; this was after Namely's tax team had confirmed that we are good to go in all states.
Human Resource Management (6)
40%
4.0
Employee demographic data
80%
8.0
Employment history
40%
4.0
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
40%
4.0
Organizational charting
10%
1.0
Organization and location management
50%
5.0
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
20%
2.0
Payroll Management (6)
48.33333333333333%
4.8
Pay calculation
60%
6.0
Support for external payroll vendors
N/A
N/A
Benefit plan administration
40%
4.0
Direct deposit files
80%
8.0
Salary revision and increment management
50%
5.0
Reimbursement management
60%
6.0
Leave and Attendance Management (3)
26.666666666666664%
2.7
Approval workflow
20%
2.0
Balance details
10%
1.0
Annual carry-forward and encashment
50%
5.0
Employee Self Service (5)
80%
8.0
View and generate pay and benefit information
70%
7.0
Update personal information
90%
9.0
View job history
90%
9.0
View company policy documentation
80%
8.0
Employee recognition
70%
7.0
Asset Management (1)
N/A
N/A
Tracking of all physical assets
N/A
N/A
HR Reporting (3)
80%
8.0
Report builder
100%
10.0
Pre-built reports
70%
7.0
Ability to combine HR data with external data
70%
7.0
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management (5)
60%
6.0
Performance plans
40%
4.0
Performance improvement plans
50%
5.0
Review status tracking
80%
8.0
Review reminders
60%
6.0
Multiple review frequency
70%
7.0
Succession Planning (1)
N/A
N/A
Candidate search
N/A
N/A
Onboarding (2)
100%
10.0
New hire portal
100%
10.0
Manager tracking tools
100%
10.0
Performance and Goals (4)
17.5%
1.8
Corporate goal setting
N/A
N/A
Individual goal setting
N/A
N/A
Line-of sight-visibility
N/A
N/A
Performance tracking
70%
7.0
Recruiting / ATS
N/A
N/A
  • Negative Impact. We are out of compliance due to Namely not having a way for us to display sick and vacation balance on our pay stub
  • Positive Impact. We finally introduced paperless performance management, on-boarding, benefits administration and employee information changes
  • Negative Impact. Constant issues with benefit carrier feeds and incurred PENALTIES and INTERESTS from different states. Poor support from Namely Tax Team.
  • Negative Impacts. More time is spent on doing payroll because there is a lack in integration. We also spend more time auditing to ensure that employees have the correct benefits that they elected so that we get billed correctly.
Our goal was to streamline our HR processes and procedures by switching to Namely but it seems like we are spending more time trying to resolve issues than focusing other HR issues such as employee development and performance management. Onboarding, open enrollment and other personnel information changes were all paper-based when we were with ADP and Namely has helped us become paperless but their payroll as well as time keeping modules are weak compared to ADP.
They have a relay system and even though you had your own account manager, it is unlikely that they are able to resolve your issue without relaying the issue to someone else or another team. Turn around time is usually over 3 days and you will need to constantly follow up.
Yes
For Namely's performance review you are allowed to attach an attachment file to the employee's review. However, the only people who can see the attachment are the individual who attached it and the administrator; that individual's employee and manager will not be able to see it. This was escalated to Namely's product development team because we had to pause our performance review period as employees will not sign their reviews as a result of them not being able to view the attachment. Bottom line, Namely has no plans to correct this issue.
Asha Mungara, JD, PHR | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
All employees use Namely to access their paystubs and tax information, benefits enrollment and information, find company news and announcements, update their personal information, request PTO, etc. Managers use Namely to request raises, change departments, titles, etc., as well as find HR forms and track, approve and deny PTO requests for their team, etc.
  • PTO Tracking - the app and website make it simple for employees to request PTO and for managers to approve and track their team's vacation time.
  • Reporting - every field in Namely is reportable - which is great. We're able to track which techs have certification, for example.
  • Newsfeed - when you're close to 400 people across ten locations - it's great to have a "virtual" headquarters for all your employees to share and view information.
  • Onboarding - I wish that they would incorporate offer letters and that task lists were kicked off automatically after an employee was onboarded. I also wish background checks were fully integrated within Namely.
  • Benefits view - currently employees can view their benefits in a separate section within Namely - but it would be nice if it was in their profile. I also wish the app would autopopulate their member ID numbers and group numbers so they would always have the information on the phone.
Quite bluntly, there isn't a more robust solution out there for the price for mid-size businesses. There are some good solutions for companies that don't need a custom HRIS but Namely is really built for companies that will scale up.
Human Resource Management (5)
90%
9.0
Employee demographic data
100%
10.0
Employment history
90%
9.0
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
100%
10.0
Organizational charting
80%
8.0
Organization and location management
80%
8.0
Payroll Management (6)
61.66666666666667%
6.2
Pay calculation
100%
10.0
Support for external payroll vendors
N/A
N/A
Benefit plan administration
90%
9.0
Direct deposit files
90%
9.0
Salary revision and increment management
90%
9.0
Reimbursement management
N/A
N/A
Leave and Attendance Management (3)
100%
10.0
Approval workflow
100%
10.0
Balance details
100%
10.0
Annual carry-forward and encashment
100%
10.0
Employee Self Service (5)
94%
9.4
View and generate pay and benefit information
80%
8.0
Update personal information
90%
9.0
View job history
100%
10.0
View company policy documentation
100%
10.0
Employee recognition
100%
10.0
Asset Management
N/A
N/A
HR Reporting (3)
96.66666666666666%
9.7
Report builder
100%
10.0
Pre-built reports
100%
10.0
Ability to combine HR data with external data
90%
9.0
Integration with other HR capabilities
N/A
N/A
Performance Management (4)
82.5%
8.3
Performance plans
80%
8.0
Review status tracking
80%
8.0
Review reminders
70%
7.0
Multiple review frequency
100%
10.0
Succession Planning
N/A
N/A
Onboarding (2)
85%
8.5
New hire portal
100%
10.0
Manager tracking tools
70%
7.0
Performance and Goals (4)
N/A
N/A
Corporate goal setting
N/A
N/A
Individual goal setting
N/A
N/A
Line-of sight-visibility
N/A
N/A
Performance tracking
N/A
N/A
Recruiting / ATS
N/A
N/A
  • We were able to standardize processes much more easily with Namely. Without Namely it would be difficult to get 10 locations to follow the same procedure. But with Namely, we're able to set up the workflow and the manager just follows along on his computer.
  • Payroll mistakes are virtually nonexistent with Namely.
Namely was simply the best value considering how robust the features are. Nothing is perfect but Namely continually strives to be and we appreciate that! They've taken a dozen or more feature requests from me and I'm optimistic that they'll come through :)
I never have to wait more than a day for a response to my questions - they immediately respond with an answer or with the plans to get the answer.
Yes
We paid for another five hours of consultation time to set up our performance review. We do not pay extra for our dedicated account manager who helps us almost every day with our incessant questions!
Yes
Yes
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