Namely
namely.comBuild Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
All-in-one HR platform for mid-market companies
How to Replace NamelyOverview
Features
42 features across 17 categories
Analytics(2)
Build and schedule custom HR reports with drag-and-drop report builder.
Real-time workforce analytics and metrics with interactive visualizations.
Automation(1)
Automate repetitive HR processes with customizable workflow builders.
Benefits(3)
Manage health insurance, retirement plans, and employee benefits enrollment.
Compare benefits offerings against industry standards and competitors.
Automated eligibility rules for benefits based on employee attributes.
Compensation(1)
Analyze salary structures, plan raises, and manage equity compensation.
Compliance(4)
Complete audit trails documenting all system changes and access events.
Monitor regulatory compliance with automated audit trails and reporting.
Store, manage, and retrieve employee documents and records securely.
Generate and distribute W2s, 1099s, and other tax documents securely.
Core HR(5)
Centralized employee database with profiles, org charts, and search functionality.
Create, manage, and distribute company handbooks with acknowledgment tracking.
Employee access to paycheck, benefits, and HR documents on mobile devices.
Visualize and manage organizational structure with automatic hierarchy mapping.
Employees manage personal information, benefits, and requests without HR intervention.
Engagement(1)
Conduct pulse surveys and measure employee engagement with real-time analytics.
Finance(1)
Track employee expenses and manage reimbursements with approval workflows.
Integration(1)
RESTful APIs for custom integrations and system connections.
Learning(1)
Create, assign, and track training courses and employee development programs.
Onboarding(1)
Automate new hire onboarding with customizable checklists and tasks.
Payroll(3)
Process payroll and manage benefits across multiple currencies and countries.
Automated payroll processing with tax compliance and multi-state support.
Automatic tax filing and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Performance(3)
Collect multi-directional feedback from managers, peers, and direct reports.
Set goals, conduct reviews, and track employee development with continuous feedback.
Lightweight ongoing feedback mechanism separate from formal review cycles.
Recruiting(4)
Post job openings, track candidates, and manage hiring workflows.
Automated background check ordering and tracking within hiring workflow.
Manage employee referral programs with tracking and reward management.
Create, customize, and send job offers with e-signature capabilities.
Security(4)
End-to-end encryption of sensitive employee data at rest and in transit.
Granular permission settings and access controls for different user roles.
Single Sign-On support for enterprise authentication systems.
Multi-factor authentication support for enhanced account security.
Talent Management(4)
Define career progression paths and skill requirements for different roles.
Track employee skills, certifications, and competencies for workforce planning.
Identify high-potential employees and plan for leadership transitions.
Internal job board for employees to discover internal opportunities.
Time Tracking(3)
Create and manage flexible work schedules with shift planning.
Manage PTO, sick leave, and custom leave types with accrual calculations.
Track employee hours, absences, and time-off requests with automated timekeeping.
Pricing
Essentials
- ✓Core HR
- ✓Payroll
- ✓Benefits
Advantage
Popular- ✓All Essentials plus Performance
- ✓Learning
- ✓Recruiting
Premier
- ✓All Advantage plus Compensation
- ✓Succession
- ✓Advanced Analytics
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Buying Namely saves ~$52,560 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
28 known integrations