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 | Based on 234 TriNet reviews. Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. | 79% (Based on 234 reviews) | |
Time, Attendance, and PTO | Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. 233 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 233 reviews) | |
Expense Management | Based on 142 TriNet reviews. Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments | 65% (Based on 142 reviews) | |
Salary Structures | Based on 201 TriNet reviews. Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role | 77% (Based on 201 reviews) | |
Compliance | As reported in 241 TriNet reviews. Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting | 83% (Based on 241 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 286 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 286 reviews) |
Platform
Customization | Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. 203 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 67% (Based on 203 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. 140 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 66% (Based on 140 reviews) | |
Internationalization | Based on 134 TriNet reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. | 67% (Based on 134 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | Based on 263 TriNet reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. | 82% (Based on 263 reviews) | |
Performance | Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 255 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 255 reviews) | |
Mobility | Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. 203 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 203 reviews) | |
Reporting | Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 266 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 266 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. 267 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 267 reviews) | |
Reporting | Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. 125 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 75% (Based on 125 reviews) | |
APIs / Integration | As reported in 83 TriNet reviews. 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. | 65% (Based on 83 reviews) | |
Internationalization | Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. This feature was mentioned in 72 TriNet reviews. | 71% (Based on 72 reviews) | |
Performance and Reliability | 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. This feature was mentioned in 125 TriNet reviews. | 79% (Based on 125 reviews) | |
Mobile User Support | Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. 102 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 102 reviews) | |
Offline | As reported in 71 TriNet reviews. Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet. | 65% (Based on 71 reviews) | |
Reporting and Dashboards | Based on 360 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. | 78% (Based on 360 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | Based on 356 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. | 82% (Based on 356 reviews) | |
Performance and Reliability | Based on 356 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 356 reviews) | |
Scalability | Based on 338 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 338 reviews) | |
Complex Approval Workflow | Based on 17 TriNet reviews. Provides workflow for complex approval structures | 69% (Based on 17 reviews) | |
Tools | Tools that manage time tracking, payroll, benefits, and compliance. This feature was mentioned in 151 TriNet reviews. | 79% (Based on 151 reviews) | |
Management | Based on 139 TriNet reviews. Optimize employee life cycle management from onboarding to retirement. | 77% (Based on 139 reviews) | |
Access | Access to a comprehensive range of services across HR, talent, benefits, and compliance. This feature was mentioned in 155 TriNet reviews. | 82% (Based on 155 reviews) |
Expense Reports
Ease of Creating Expense Reports | Based on 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 | As reported in 88 TriNet reviews. Can easily pull in receipts from all credit card statements | 74% (Based on 88 reviews) | |
Smart Categorization | Based on 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 | As reported in 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 | Integrates with corporate or personal credit cards (import or bi-directional) This feature was mentioned in 18 TriNet reviews. | 66% (Based on 18 reviews) |
Travel Management
Ease of Booking | As reported in 36 TriNet reviews. Can book Flights, Hotels, and Rental cars directly from software. | 80% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Itinerary Management | Creates travel itineraries based on booking 36 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Trip Notifications | Integrates to calendaring systems and/or provides notifications of upcoming flights, hotels, rental cars, etc. This feature was mentioned in 37 TriNet reviews. | 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 83 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 73% (Based on 83 reviews) | |
Billable Time Rate Management | As reported in 65 TriNet reviews. Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc. | 72% (Based on 65 reviews) |
Mobile
Receipt Capture | Can easily capture receipts, parse receipts and convert/assign them to a report from mobile device This feature was mentioned in 98 TriNet reviews. | 85% (Based on 98 reviews) | |
Mileage Tracking | See feature definition | Based on 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 | Mobile application can store travel itineraries, electronic documents, and updates user of travel delays/changes This feature was mentioned in 38 TriNet reviews. | 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 | As reported in 100 TriNet reviews. Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems | 74% (Based on 100 reviews) | |
Workflow | As reported in 99 TriNet reviews. Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer | 74% (Based on 99 reviews) | |
Automated Reminders | Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets This feature was mentioned in 98 TriNet reviews. | 78% (Based on 98 reviews) | |
Policy Compliance Management | See feature definition | Based on 99 TriNet reviews. Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies | 78% (Based on 99 reviews) |
User, Role, and Access Management | As reported in 119 TriNet reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. | 81% (Based on 119 reviews) | |
Payroll Entry | Based on 359 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 359 reviews) | |
Time Off Accrual | Based on 300 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. | 78% (Based on 300 reviews) | |
Direct Deposit | Based on 383 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. | 93% (Based on 383 reviews) | |
Expense Reimbursement | Based on 216 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. | 77% (Based on 216 reviews) | |
Pre-tax Deductions | Based on 340 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 340 reviews) | |
Wage Garnishment | See feature definition | Based on 201 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 201 reviews) |
Approvals | Based on 276 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 276 reviews) | |
Check/W-2 Printing | Based on 289 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. | 85% (Based on 289 reviews) | |
Check/W-2 Delivery | Based on 308 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. | 88% (Based on 308 reviews) |
Employee Self Service
Web Portal | Based on 388 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 388 reviews) | |
Benefits Manager | Based on 376 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 376 reviews) | |
Mobile | Based on 286 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 286 reviews) |
Taxes
Tax Calculation | Based on 332 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 332 reviews) | |
Tax Filing | Based on 305 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. | 86% (Based on 305 reviews) | |
Automatic Tax Payment | Based on 296 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 296 reviews) |
Integration
API / Integration | Based on 170 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 170 reviews) | |
Time Tracking Integration | Based on 170 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. | 73% (Based on 170 reviews) | |
Accounting Integration | Based on 162 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. | 72% (Based on 162 reviews) | |
Core HR Integration | Based on 197 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. | 77% (Based on 197 reviews) |
Compliance
Compliance Support | Based on 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. 95 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 73% (Based on 95 reviews) | |
Certified Assistance | Provides IRS-certified withholding, reporting, and payment of federal employment tax obligations as well as determining federal tax credits. 111 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 111 reviews) |
Support
Scale | As reported in 142 TriNet reviews. Scale PEO services to match every business's needs. | 77% (Based on 142 reviews) | |
Specialist Guidance | Specialists provide guidance to help businesses evaluate all PEO service options. 149 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 149 reviews) | |
Consulting | Based on 134 TriNet reviews. HR consulting provides additional support and guidance around best practices when dealing with leaves of absence, terminating employees, corporate wellness, and managing overtime. | 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. 135 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 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 | Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance. This feature was mentioned in 24 TriNet reviews. | 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. 42 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature. | 67% (Based on 42 reviews) |
