Namely is a people operations platform for midsize companies. It’s designed to make life easier for everyone in the organization; the company says Namely saves its clients an average of 11 hours per week by keeping their payroll, benefits, compliance requirements and other HR tasks in sync. The company also touts its ability to get your employees using the platform regularly, meaning your HR team won’t have to field so many questions. You and your HR staff can use that newfound time to dive into the platform’s analytics and reports to better understand all the data about your employees and confidently make strategic decisions.
This people-focused platform has powerful tools for new-hire onboarding, custom review cycles, performance tracking and more. The enrollment wizard makes it easy for your employees to find the right benefits when they join your team or enroll in a new plan after a major life event, such as a marriage, with new deductions automatically synced to payroll.
Namely offers three bundled packages. The entry-level Basics plan provides extensive features, including reports, analytics, onboarding, performance and goals tracking, E-Verify, and time-off management. However, most companies will likely want to upgrade to the HR Complete plan, which adds important features such as payroll, benefits administration, time and attendance, recruiting, and compliance advice. The top-tier Enhanced Services plan includes managed payroll and benefits to remove the administrative burden on your team. Unfortunately, Namely does not provide transparent pricing for any of its services; you will need to reach out directly for this information.
Implementation typically takes six to eight weeks. While that may sound like a long time, the open API will allow you to connect the HR software to every system you use and turn Namely into your core system of record. Since Namely has dozens of integrations readily available, midsize employers can reap the benefits of streamlined operations. For example, Namely recently integrated with Slack, which allows you to automate internal messages through both platforms. Taking the time to set up Namely and its integrations properly can save you countless hours in the long run.