BambooHR Time Off Tracking
Tracking employee leave—including PTO, FMLA, and more—is easy and accurate in BambooHR.
- Get instant paid time off request alerts via email, mobile, and the BambooHR inbox.
- Check PTO balances and calendar conflicts, and approve requests in seconds.
- Customize your leave tracker to reflect your own employee time off policies.
- From employee vacation tracking to FMLA, generate accurate time off reports in a few clicks.
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Make PTO planning easy for employees and managers.
Customize your organization’s PTO policy, get instant request alerts, and approve time off quickly. And with automatic updates, you can check accrual balances and schedule conflicts to ensure your teams are covered.
"Prior to BambooHR, we [manually tracked] PTO. The double, sometimes triple, handling of requests was beyond frustrating. Employees now request off and receive their managers’ approval or denial within minutes."
TJ Zawodniak, HR Manager | Huntington Steel & Supply
Customize your organization’s PTO policy for your needs.
Create as many policies you need on a single account.
- Set up policies company-wide or for specific teams or individuals.
- Change accruals by location or department.
Calculate time off automatically.
Check PTO balances and upcoming time off with BambooHR’s calculator on the web or via mobile app. You can even see how much vacation you’ll accrue by a future date.
Plan PTO with no gaps in coverage.
Check out the Who’s Out Calendar to see who’s scheduled time off for any day.
- Maintain adequate staffing, even during busy holiday seasons.
- Schedule all-hands events or compliance training with ease.
Submit and approve requests instantly.
Keep everyone in the loop with up to five people on approval workflows for every policy. You can even add a note of encouragement or explanation if a request is denied or needs adjustment.
Generate accurate PTO reports in just a few clicks.
Discover data trends to help manage your employees’ PTO and strategically plan for your organization.
I've had so many people come up to me and say, “This is so easy to use.” [BambooHR’s PTO management] lets them know what they need, and they can click one button to get it. That’s awesome.
Rachael Schau, Chief of Staff | Rockford Silk Screen Process
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in BambooHR Time & Attendance?
BambooHR Time & Attendance combines Time Off and Time Tracking to help employees track hours and request leave while giving managers fast, reliable approvals. Key features include employee timesheets, project tracking, geolocation, automated approval workflows, shift differentials, automatic overtime calculations, a Who’s Out calendar, a PTO calculator, and desktop and mobile access with automatic payroll sync.
How do employees track time and request time off?
Employees can clock in from anywhere, submit time-off requests, and view balances through a simple self-service experience on desktop or the BambooHR® Mobile app. They can edit hours and assign time to projects, while managers review and approve in just a few clicks. Automatic reminders help keep everything on schedule.
Can BambooHR automate overtime and support shift differentials?
Yes. BambooHR includes automatic overtime calculations for all 50 US states and supports shift differentials. These capabilities help reduce manual work and errors, and they support consistent, compliant time calculations alongside automatic PTO tracking.
How do approvals and reminders work for timesheets and time off?
Managers can review and approve timesheets and time-off requests with just a few clicks, supported by automated approval workflows. Automatic reminders keep employees and managers on track, helping you move from submission to approval quickly and consistently.
How does BambooHR connect time data with payroll?
Hours worked, PTO, sick leave, and holiday pay sync automatically with BambooHR Payroll to prevent double entry and improve accuracy. If you don’t use BambooHR Payroll, you can export timesheet data for processing in your current payroll system.
Is Time Off included in all BambooHR plans?
Yes. Time-off management is included in every BambooHR plan, so you can track holidays, sick days, PTO, and parental leave without extra purchases. You’ll also get tools like a PTO calculator and the Who’s Out calendar for clear visibility.
What visibility do admins and managers have into employees’ time and projects?
Admins can quickly see how and where employees are spending their time. BambooHR provides clear timesheets and project tracking, so managers can review, approve, and align work with priorities—helping HR catch and prevent errors before they reach payroll.