HRMS migration

Migrate from ClearCompany to BambooHR

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between ClearCompany and BambooHR. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in BambooHR.

ClearCompany logo

ClearCompany

Source

BambooHR

Destination

BambooHR logo

Compatibility

70%

7 of 10

objects map 1:1 between ClearCompany and BambooHR.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

4-6 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from ClearCompany to BambooHR is a scope reduction as much as a platform switch. ClearCompany is a unified talent management suite spanning ATS, onboarding, LMS, and performance; BambooHR is a focused HRIS for small-to-mid-market teams that handles core HR, payroll, benefits tracking, and onboarding but treats ATS and LMS as secondary add-ons. We extract employee records, candidate profiles, job postings, and department hierarchies from ClearCompany via its REST API, resolve the data model differences (ClearCompany candidates become either BambooHR Employees or Applicant records depending on hire status, and ClearCompany onboarding tasks become BambooHR onboarding checklist items), and load through BambooHR's API with rate-limit handling. We do not migrate SCORM packages as code, learning paths as configured objects, performance review templates, or automation workflows; we deliver written inventories of these so your admin can rebuild them in BambooHR.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

ClearCompany logo

ClearCompany

What's pushing teams away

  • Quote-based pricing with no public per-seat or per-module rates creates friction during renewal negotiations and budgeting cycles
  • Limited direct contact during implementation requires engaging a third-party integrator for complex configurations
  • Customization depth varies across modules; some users report that advanced reporting requires workarounds
  • Integration with non-listed payroll providers can be inconsistent, forcing manual data re-entry for some workflows
  • Platform complexity increases with module count, and smaller teams report feeling overwhelmed by the feature set

Choosing

BambooHR logo

BambooHR

What's pulling them in

  • Lowest friction entry point for SMBs moving off spreadsheets — intuitive interface means most teams are functional within days, not weeks.
  • Consolidation value: BambooHR merges ATS, onboarding, HR records, time-off, and payroll into a single pane of glass that employees never need to leave.
  • Volume discounts applied automatically by headcount, so pricing scales predictably as the company grows without renewal negotiations.
  • BambooHR reports most customers go live in four to six weeks, making it a realistic commitment for under-resourced HR teams.
  • Award-winning Support Heroes cited frequently in reviews — responsive human support after implementation is a differentiator.

Object mapping

How ClearCompany objects map to BambooHR

Each row shows how a ClearCompany object lands in BambooHR, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

ClearCompany

Employee

maps to

BambooHR

Employee

1:1
Fully supported

ClearCompany Employee records map directly to BambooHR Employee records. Employment details, department assignment, manager reference, start date, and custom properties migrate as field-to-field mappings using BambooHR's published field list. The BambooHR employee ID is generated at insert time; we preserve the ClearCompany employee ID in a custom field cc_employee_id__c for reconciliation. Any inactive or terminated employees migrate with their status preserved as BambooHR hire and termination dates.

ClearCompany

Candidate

maps to

BambooHR

Employee (if hired) or Applicant (if not hired)

1:many
Fully supported

ClearCompany Candidates with a status of hired map to BambooHR Employee records with hire date and onboarding trigger. Candidates who were not hired but have interview history migrate as BambooHR Applicants in the ATS module if that add-on is licensed. We extract the full candidate profile including application answers, source, and rating. Applicants with no hire outcome remain in BambooHR ATS as historical records; we flag these for admin decision on whether to retain them.

ClearCompany

Job/Position

maps to

BambooHR

Job

1:1
Fully supported

ClearCompany Job records map to BambooHR Job postings. The job title, department, location, status (open/closed), and description migrate directly. Active jobs are set to open status in BambooHR; closed jobs are set to closed. Job-to-candidate associations are preserved as notes on the BambooHR Job record for reference but are not migrated as linked records since BambooHR ATS handles this relationship natively.

ClearCompany

Onboarding Workflow

maps to

BambooHR

Onboarding Checklist Item

1:many
Fully supported

ClearCompany onboarding task checklists and new-hire workflows map to BambooHR onboarding checklist items. Each ClearCompany task definition becomes a separate checklist item in BambooHR. Conditional branching logic and completion dependencies from ClearCompany are flattened into a sequential task list; conditional logic does not migrate as configured rules. We preserve the original task order, description, and assignee role from ClearCompany.

ClearCompany

Performance Review

maps to

BambooHR

Performance Review

1:1
Fully supported

Performance review records, goals, and calibration data from ClearCompany are extracted and mapped to BambooHR Performance Review entries. Review templates and rating scales vary by organization configuration and migrate as structured review records with rating values preserved. Review cycle names and review period dates map to BambooHR review metadata. We flag any performance reviews with rating scales that do not have a direct BambooHR equivalent for admin decision during scoping.

ClearCompany

Learning Course and Content

maps to

BambooHR

External LMS Reference

lossy
Fully supported

ClearCompany LMS content including courses, learning paths, and completion records is extracted and catalogued. SCORM packages are flagged explicitly and exported as file packages; we do not re-import SCORM as configured learning content in BambooHR because BambooHR has no native LMS. We deliver a written inventory of all SCORM packages with file references and a recommendation to pair BambooHR with a third-party LMS (360Learning, TalentLMS, or similar) if learning content is critical. Completion records migrate as a reference document for the customer's admin to re-enter in the chosen LMS.

ClearCompany

Department

maps to

BambooHR

Department

1:1
Fully supported

Organizational structure including departments, offices, and reporting relationships exports from ClearCompany and maps to BambooHR Departments. Parent-child department relationships are preserved using BambooHR's department hierarchy. We resolve the top-level department root and build the hierarchy down using the ClearCompany org chart data. Department names and IDs map directly.

ClearCompany

User

maps to

BambooHR

User

1:1
Fully supported

ClearCompany user accounts including role assignments, permissions, and active/inactive status are exported. We map ClearCompany roles to BambooHR role equivalents (Admin, Super Admin, Employee) where naming conventions differ. Active users are created in BambooHR during migration; inactive users are flagged for admin decision on whether to provision as inactive or omit.

ClearCompany

Custom Field

maps to

BambooHR

Custom Field

1:1
Fully supported

Custom fields on Employees, Candidates, and Jobs vary by ClearCompany module and tenant configuration. We discover all field definitions during scoping, flag any with picklist constraints or validation rules, and apply mapping logic per field type against BambooHR's custom field API. Multi-select picklists from ClearCompany map to BambooHR multi-select fields; date fields map to BambooHR date fields; text fields map to text fields. Fields without a BambooHR equivalent are flagged as candidates for a separate configuration pass or as data to be stored in a custom BambooHR field.

ClearCompany

Document and Attachment

maps to

BambooHR

Document (via BambooHR Files)

1:1
Fully supported

Documents attached to employee records, candidates, and jobs are exported by reference with file content. We upload documents to BambooHR Files and link them to the relevant employee record using BambooHR's file attachment API. We flag any documents exceeding typical size thresholds and confirm with the customer whether oversized files should be migrated or archived separately. Documents attached to candidates that were not hired are flagged for admin decision.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

ClearCompany logo

ClearCompany gotchas

Medium

Quote-based pricing with no public tiers

Low

Implementation window is fixed at 6-8 weeks

Medium

SCORM content requires explicit handling during LMS migration

High

Active integrations cannot be exported with credentials

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BambooHR gotchas

High

Undocumented API rate limits can trigger 503 errors

High

Per-employee pricing model requires active record count verification

Medium

API credentials must be sent on every request to avoid extra round trips

Medium

Custom field schema varies per account and requires manual inventory

Low

Document and attachment exports are not covered by standard report exports

Pair-specific challenges

  • ClearCompany active integrations cannot be exported with credentials

    Integration configurations including connected accounts to ADP, LinkedIn, Indeed, and assessment vendors contain credentials that cannot be exported from ClearCompany for security reasons. We export integration reference data (connected system name, sync frequency, last sync date) and configuration logic, but all connected integrations must be re-established manually at the destination. This means re-authenticating each integration in BambooHR and re-mapping any sync rules. Customers should plan for 1-3 days of post-migration integration reconfiguration per connected system.

  • SCORM content requires explicit handling and has no native destination

    Learning content exported from ClearCompany may include SCORM packages, which are a packaging format rather than a data record. Extracting SCORM packages requires separate handling from standard record exports. BambooHR has no native LMS, so SCORM packages cannot be re-imported as configured learning content. We flag SCORM content during scoping, export the package files, and deliver a written inventory with recommendations for pairing BambooHR with a third-party LMS if learning content is critical to operations. This is a decision point for the customer, not an automated migration step.

  • BambooHR ATS is an add-on and changes the migration scope

    BambooHR's applicant tracking is a separate add-on ($99-$199/month) and not included in the core HRIS license. If the customer does not purchase the BambooHR ATS add-on, candidate records (ClearCompany Candidates without a hire outcome) cannot be stored as native Applicant records and must be handled as a separate decision: either exported as a CSV for manual review, stored in a document, or dropped. We confirm ATS licensing during scoping before designing the candidate data migration path.

  • BambooHR does not have native performance management in Core tier

    Performance management including review cycles, 360-degree reviews, and 1:1s is available only on BambooHR Pro ($17/employee/month) and Elite tiers. ClearCompany's performance management is included in the Advanced tier. If the customer selects BambooHR Core, performance review records and goals cannot be stored as native performance objects and must be handled as documents or dropped. We confirm the BambooHR tier during scoping and flag any performance data that cannot migrate to the selected destination tier.

  • Onboarding workflow conditional logic does not migrate as configured rules

    ClearCompany onboarding workflows may include conditional branching logic (if task A is complete then assign task B, otherwise skip). BambooHR onboarding checklists are sequential task lists without native conditional branching. We export the task definitions and preserve the task order, but conditional logic is flattened into a sequential list. Customers with complex onboarding branching should plan to rebuild conditional logic as separate checklist templates in BambooHR or accept a simplified sequential onboarding flow.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful ClearCompany to BambooHR data migration

  1. Discovery and module licensing confirmation

    We audit the source ClearCompany portal across active modules (ATS, onboarding, LMS, performance management), record counts (employees, candidates, jobs, departments), custom field definitions, and integration configurations. We confirm which modules are licensed because ClearCompany operates a modular architecture where ATS, onboarding, LMS, and performance may be licensed independently. We pair this with a BambooHR tier decision: Core ($10/employee/month) for basic HR without ATS or performance; Pro ($17/employee/month) if performance management or ATS add-on is required. The discovery output is a written migration scope specifying which modules to migrate and which to flag for manual rebuild.

  2. Custom field discovery and mapping design

    We extract all custom field definitions from ClearCompany including field type, picklist values, required/optional status, and the objects they are attached to. We map each custom field to a corresponding BambooHR standard field or create a BambooHR custom field using the API. Multi-select picklists map to BambooHR multi-select fields; date fields map to date fields; text fields map to text fields. Any fields without a BambooHR equivalent are flagged for customer decision: drop, store in a catch-all custom field, or handle post-migration.

  3. SCORM and LMS content inventory

    If the ClearCompany LMS module is active, we inventory all learning content including courses, SCORM packages, learning paths, and completion records. SCORM packages are extracted as file packages and catalogued separately because BambooHR has no native LMS destination. We deliver a written learning content inventory document with SCORM packages listed by name, course association, and completion count, along with a recommendation for third-party LMS pairing if needed. This is the explicit customer decision point for learning content scope.

  4. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a BambooHR sandbox environment using production-like data volume. The customer's HR lead reconciles record counts (Employees in, Candidates in, Jobs in, Departments in), spot-checks 20-30 random records against the ClearCompany source, and validates onboarding checklist mapping and custom field values. Any mapping corrections happen in the sandbox, not in production. The customer signs off the sandbox validation before production migration begins.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Departments (root and children), Employees (with department and manager references resolved), Jobs (active and closed), Candidate records (with hire status split applied), Onboarding checklist items (linked to the relevant Employee), Performance review records (if Pro tier licensed), and Custom fields last (after parent records are inserted). Documents and attachments upload in parallel with their parent records using BambooHR's file API. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins.

  6. Cutover, validation, and inventory handoff

    We freeze ClearCompany writes during cutover and run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window. We then enable BambooHR as the system of record. We deliver the SCORM and learning content inventory, the onboarding workflow logic inventory (for rebuild in BambooHR), and the integration reference list (for manual reconnection). We do not rebuild ClearCompany onboarding workflows as BambooHR checklists or learning paths inside the migration scope; that is an admin task or a separate configuration engagement. We support a five-day hypercare window where we resolve any reconciliation issues raised by the customer's HR team.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

ClearCompany logo

ClearCompany

Source

Strengths

  • Integrated ATS, onboarding, LMS, and performance management in a single platform
  • Strong customer satisfaction ratings (4.6/5) with praised support responsiveness
  • Pre-built connectors to ADP, LinkedIn, Indeed, and assessment vendors
  • ClearInsights built-in analytics for recruiting metrics and executive reporting
  • Enterprise-ready security with SSO support for larger deployments

Weaknesses

  • Quote-based pricing model lacks transparency and complicates budget forecasting
  • Implementation takes 6-8 weeks regardless of contract timing
  • Customization depth varies across modules with some advanced features gated
  • Smaller teams may find the platform overwhelming relative to simpler ATS-only solutions
  • Limited direct vendor contact during implementation requires third-party integrator
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BambooHR

Destination

Strengths

  • Single platform consolidating ATS, onboarding, HR records, payroll, and time-off reduces system sprawl for SMBs.
  • Fast implementation — BambooHR reports four to six weeks from kickoff to go-live for most customers.
  • Per-employee pricing with automatic volume discounts makes cost predictable as headcount grows.
  • Strong customer support reputation (Support Heroes) cited consistently across G2, Capterra, and direct testimonials.
  • Well-documented API with UTF-8 encoding, clear field types, and HTTPS-only access.

Weaknesses

  • Mobile application is significantly limited compared to the desktop experience, frustrating remote and field workers.
  • Companies above 150–200 employees frequently outgrow the platform's feature depth and customization surface.
  • Limited advanced reporting and analytics compared to enterprise HR platforms — custom report building is the ceiling.
  • PTO and profile customization are pain points — non-standard accrual policies and complex org structures require workarounds.
  • Document management and attachment handling lack the granularity of dedicated document-centric HR systems.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard HRMS migration. 1 of 7 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across ClearCompany and BambooHR.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    1 of 7 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    7-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    ClearCompany: Not publicly documented in available API specifications.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    ClearCompany doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

Estimator

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Most migrations land between four and six weeks for organizations under 500 employees with no LMS content and clean employee records. Migrations with active LMS content (SCORM packages, learning paths), performance review history, large candidate pools (1,000+ records), or multiple active ClearCompany modules move to eight to twelve weeks because of SCORM extraction scope, review template mapping, and custom field discovery. BambooHR tier selection (Core vs Pro) also affects timeline if the customer chooses Pro and needs performance module configuration.

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