TriNet Features
What are the features of TriNet?
Platform
- Reporting and Dashboards
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Performance and Reliability
- Scalability
Administration
- Payroll Entry
- Time Off Accrual
- Direct Deposit
- Pre-tax Deductions
- Check/W-2 Printing
- Check/W-2 Delivery
Employee Self Service
- Web Portal
- Benefits Manager
Taxes
- Tax Calculation
- Tax Filing
- Automatic Tax Payment
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Core HR
Organization Management | Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. This feature was mentioned in 233 TriNet reviews. | 80% (Based on 233 reviews) | |
Time, Attendance, and PTO | Based on 232 TriNet reviews. Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. | 78% (Based on 232 reviews) | |
Expense Management | As reported in 141 TriNet reviews. Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments | 65% (Based on 141 reviews) | |
Salary Structures | Based on 200 TriNet reviews. Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role | 77% (Based on 200 reviews) | |
Compliance | Based on 240 TriNet reviews. Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting | 84% (Based on 240 reviews) | |
Benefits Administration | Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options This feature was mentioned in 285 TriNet reviews. | 85% (Based on 285 reviews) |
Platform
Customization | Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. This feature was mentioned in 202 TriNet reviews. | 67% (Based on 202 reviews) | |
Integration APIs | Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. 139 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 67% (Based on 139 reviews) | |
Internationalization | Based on 133 TriNet reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. | 67% (Based on 133 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | As reported in 262 TriNet reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. | 82% (Based on 262 reviews) | |
Performance | Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 254 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 254 reviews) | |
Mobility | Based on 202 TriNet reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. | 79% (Based on 202 reviews) | |
Reporting | Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 265 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 265 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. This feature was mentioned in 266 TriNet reviews. | 81% (Based on 266 reviews) | |
Reporting | Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. This feature was mentioned in 125 TriNet reviews. | 75% (Based on 125 reviews) | |
APIs / Integration | Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. 83 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 65% (Based on 83 reviews) | |
Internationalization | As reported in 72 TriNet reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. | 71% (Based on 72 reviews) | |
Performance and Reliability | As reported in 125 TriNet reviews. Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. | 79% (Based on 125 reviews) | |
Mobile User Support | Based on 102 TriNet reviews. Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. | 79% (Based on 102 reviews) | |
Offline | Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet. 71 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 65% (Based on 71 reviews) | |
Reporting and Dashboards | Based on 359 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. | 78% (Based on 359 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | Based on 355 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. | 83% (Based on 355 reviews) | |
Performance and Reliability | Based on 355 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. | 84% (Based on 355 reviews) | |
Scalability | Based on 337 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. | 84% (Based on 337 reviews) | |
Complex Approval Workflow | Provides workflow for complex approval structures 17 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 69% (Based on 17 reviews) | |
Tools | As reported in 151 TriNet reviews. Tools that manage time tracking, payroll, benefits, and compliance. | 79% (Based on 151 reviews) | |
Management | Optimize employee life cycle management from onboarding to retirement. 139 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 139 reviews) | |
Access | Based on 155 TriNet reviews. Access to a comprehensive range of services across HR, talent, benefits, and compliance. | 82% (Based on 155 reviews) |
Expense Reports
Ease of Creating Expense Reports | As reported in 125 TriNet reviews. Creation of expense reports takes little time and is intuitive for new users | 81% (Based on 125 reviews) | |
Bank / Credit Card Integration | Can easily pull in receipts from all credit card statements 88 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 74% (Based on 88 reviews) | |
Smart Categorization | As reported in 88 TriNet reviews. Automatically assigns categories/accounts based on past entries and credit card statements | 73% (Based on 88 reviews) | |
Digital Receipt Management | As reported in 111 TriNet reviews. Provides various methods to easily capture receipts digitally and can automatically parse receipts to create expenses report entries. Methods may include mobile photos, desktop drag and drop, etc. | 82% (Based on 111 reviews) | |
Employee Reimbursement | Functionality to reimburse employees directly to their bank account or can easily integrate with payroll system This feature was mentioned in 111 TriNet reviews. | 86% (Based on 111 reviews) | |
Currency Conversions | Based on 50 TriNet reviews. Enables easy entry of expenses in other currencies and converts to expense report currency | 81% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Credit Card Integration | As reported in 18 TriNet reviews. Integrates with corporate or personal credit cards (import or bi-directional) | 66% (Based on 18 reviews) |
Travel Management
Ease of Booking | Can book Flights, Hotels, and Rental cars directly from software. 36 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Itinerary Management | As reported in 36 TriNet reviews. Creates travel itineraries based on booking | 77% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Trip Notifications | Integrates to calendaring systems and/or provides notifications of upcoming flights, hotels, rental cars, etc. 37 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 37 reviews) |
Time Tracking
Ease of Completing Timesheets | Based on 103 TriNet reviews. Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users | 79% (Based on 103 reviews) | |
Tracking Time to Project/Task | Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects This feature was mentioned in 83 TriNet reviews. | 73% (Based on 83 reviews) | |
Billable Time Rate Management | Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc. This feature was mentioned in 65 TriNet reviews. | 72% (Based on 65 reviews) |
Mobile
Receipt Capture | Based on 98 TriNet reviews. Can easily capture receipts, parse receipts and convert/assign them to a report from mobile device | 85% (Based on 98 reviews) | |
Mileage Tracking | See feature definition | As reported in 76 TriNet reviews. Allows users to track mileage from mobile device using maps or GPS. | 81% (Based on 76 reviews) |
Travel Itinerary and Flight Status Updates | As reported in 38 TriNet reviews. Mobile application can store travel itineraries, electronic documents, and updates user of travel delays/changes | 78% (Based on 38 reviews) |
Mobile Time Tracking
Time Tracking | As reported in 92 TriNet reviews. Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. | 78% (Based on 92 reviews) |
Administration
Business Tool Integration | Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems 100 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 74% (Based on 100 reviews) | |
Workflow | Based on 99 TriNet reviews. Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer | 74% (Based on 99 reviews) | |
Automated Reminders | As reported in 98 TriNet reviews. Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets | 78% (Based on 98 reviews) | |
Policy Compliance Management | See feature definition | Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies 99 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 99 reviews) |
User, Role, and Access Management | Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. 119 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 119 reviews) | |
Payroll Entry | Based on 358 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. | 87% (Based on 358 reviews) | |
Time Off Accrual | Based on 299 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. | 78% (Based on 299 reviews) | |
Direct Deposit | Based on 382 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. | 93% (Based on 382 reviews) | |
Expense Reimbursement | Based on 215 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. | 77% (Based on 215 reviews) | |
Pre-tax Deductions | Based on 339 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. | 88% (Based on 339 reviews) | |
Wage Garnishment | See feature definition | Based on 200 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. | 80% (Based on 200 reviews) |
Approvals | Based on 275 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. | 85% (Based on 275 reviews) | |
Check/W-2 Printing | Based on 288 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. | 85% (Based on 288 reviews) | |
Check/W-2 Delivery | Based on 307 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. | 87% (Based on 307 reviews) |
Employee Self Service
Web Portal | Based on 387 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. | 86% (Based on 387 reviews) | |
Benefits Manager | Based on 375 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers. | 83% (Based on 375 reviews) | |
Mobile | Based on 285 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. | 82% (Based on 285 reviews) |
Taxes
Tax Calculation | Based on 331 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. | 86% (Based on 331 reviews) | |
Tax Filing | Based on 304 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. | 87% (Based on 304 reviews) | |
Automatic Tax Payment | Based on 295 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. | 88% (Based on 295 reviews) |
Integration
API / Integration | Based on 169 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. | 71% (Based on 169 reviews) | |
Time Tracking Integration | Based on 169 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. | 73% (Based on 169 reviews) | |
Accounting Integration | Based on 161 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. | 72% (Based on 161 reviews) | |
Core HR Integration | Based on 196 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. | 77% (Based on 196 reviews) |
Compliance
Compliance Support | As reported in 149 TriNet reviews. Compliance support for employer liability, HR best practices, legal and workplace risks and liabilities. | 81% (Based on 149 reviews) | |
Safety Program | Safety program that follows OSHA regulations, limits regulatory penalties, and includes a dedicated safety representative. This feature was mentioned in 95 TriNet reviews. | 73% (Based on 95 reviews) | |
Certified Assistance | As reported in 111 TriNet reviews. Provides IRS-certified withholding, reporting, and payment of federal employment tax obligations as well as determining federal tax credits. | 77% (Based on 111 reviews) |
Support
Scale | Scale PEO services to match every business's needs. 142 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 142 reviews) | |
Specialist Guidance | Based on 149 TriNet reviews. Specialists provide guidance to help businesses evaluate all PEO service options. | 77% (Based on 149 reviews) | |
Consulting | HR consulting provides additional support and guidance around best practices when dealing with leaves of absence, terminating employees, corporate wellness, and managing overtime. 134 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 75% (Based on 134 reviews) | |
Invoicing | Detailed invoicing itemizes all costs and services. 135 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 135 reviews) | |
Implementation | Implementation services to help set up account, import data, and learn how to use associated platform. This feature was mentioned in 135 TriNet reviews. | 77% (Based on 135 reviews) | |
Support | Administrator and employee access to help and support resources. 168 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 168 reviews) | |
Assistance | Based on 161 TriNet reviews. Access to HR and payroll advice, support, and educational assistance. | 79% (Based on 161 reviews) |
Performance reviews
360 Reviews | Based on 25 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers. | 77% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Customizable Forms | Based on 26 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides customizable employee review forms and questions. | 78% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Review Status Tracking | Based on 24 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tracks completion status of employee reviews. | 75% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Goals
Goal-Setting | Based on 25 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals. | 73% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Company Goals And OKRs | Based on 24 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Manages high-level company priorities or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and aligns them with employee goals. | 67% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Feedback
Continuous Feedback | Based on 26 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Collects continuous feedback for employees; facilitates recording and storage of ongoing notes about each individual’s performance. | 78% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Requesting Feedback | As reported in 26 TriNet reviews. Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees. | 75% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
1-On-1 Meetings | Based on 24 TriNet reviews. Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes. | 71% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Public Praise | Based on 24 TriNet reviews. Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance. | 72% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Data
Dashboards And Reports | Based on 29 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data. | 76% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Historical Data | Based on 28 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Retains historical performance review data or integrates with third-party applications where historical data can be maintained. | 75% (Based on 28 reviews) |
Intermediate GEP features
International Hiring Support | Users can hire international contractors from the platform. | Not enough data | |
Pre-built Integrations | Has built-in integrations or interoperability with other HR software. | Not enough data |
Other GEP Features
Compliance Managenent | Assists with compliance management. | Not enough data | |
Analytics | Users can access complex analytics or business intelligence to optimize wokforce. | Not enough data | |
Hiring Support | Useful as a core HR/HRIS product in addition to talent acquisition. | Not enough data |
Generative AI
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 41 TriNet reviews. | 68% (Based on 41 reviews) |
