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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

Technology Glossary Features

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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. 236 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
79%
(Based on 236 reviews)

Time, Attendance, and PTO

As reported in 235 TriNet reviews. Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information.
78%
(Based on 235 reviews)

Expense Management

As reported in 144 TriNet reviews. Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
64%
(Based on 144 reviews)

Salary Structures

Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role This feature was mentioned in 203 TriNet reviews.
76%
(Based on 203 reviews)

Compliance

Based on 243 TriNet reviews. Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting
83%
(Based on 243 reviews)

Benefits Administration

Based on 288 TriNet reviews. 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
85%
(Based on 288 reviews)

Platform

Customization

As reported in 205 TriNet reviews. Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
67%
(Based on 205 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. This feature was mentioned in 142 TriNet reviews.
66%
(Based on 142 reviews)

Internationalization

As reported in 136 TriNet reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
66%
(Based on 136 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. This feature was mentioned in 265 TriNet reviews.
81%
(Based on 265 reviews)

Performance

As reported in 257 TriNet reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
81%
(Based on 257 reviews)

Mobility

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. 205 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
78%
(Based on 205 reviews)

Reporting

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. This feature was mentioned in 268 TriNet reviews.
76%
(Based on 268 reviews)

Dashboards

Based on 269 TriNet reviews. Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
81%
(Based on 269 reviews)

Reporting

As reported in 127 TriNet reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
74%
(Based on 127 reviews)

APIs / Integration

As reported in 85 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.
64%
(Based on 85 reviews)

Internationalization

Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. This feature was mentioned in 74 TriNet reviews.
70%
(Based on 74 reviews)

Performance and Reliability

As reported in 127 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 127 reviews)

Mobile User Support

As reported in 104 TriNet reviews. Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices.
78%
(Based on 104 reviews)

Offline

Based on 73 TriNet reviews. Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet.
65%
(Based on 73 reviews)

Reporting and Dashboards

Based on 363 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
78%
(Based on 363 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Based on 359 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 359 reviews)

Performance and Reliability

Based on 359 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 359 reviews)

Scalability

Based on 341 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.
83%
(Based on 341 reviews)

Complex Approval Workflow

Based on 17 TriNet reviews. Provides workflow for complex approval structures
69%
(Based on 17 reviews)

Tools

Based on 153 TriNet reviews. Tools that manage time tracking, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
79%
(Based on 153 reviews)

Management

Based on 141 TriNet reviews. Optimize employee life cycle management from onboarding to retirement.
77%
(Based on 141 reviews)

Access

Access to a comprehensive range of services across HR, talent, benefits, and compliance. This feature was mentioned in 157 TriNet reviews.
82%
(Based on 157 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

Based on 88 TriNet reviews. Can easily pull in receipts from all credit card statements
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

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. This feature was mentioned in 111 TriNet reviews.
82%
(Based on 111 reviews)

Employee Reimbursement

Based on 111 TriNet reviews. Functionality to reimburse employees directly to their bank account or can easily integrate with payroll system
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

Based on 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. This feature was mentioned in 36 TriNet reviews.
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

Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users This feature was mentioned in 105 TriNet reviews.
79%
(Based on 105 reviews)

Tracking Time to Project/Task

As reported in 85 TriNet reviews. Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects
73%
(Based on 85 reviews)

Billable Time Rate Management

Based on 67 TriNet reviews. Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc.
72%
(Based on 67 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 TrackingView full feature definition

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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

Based on 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

Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. 94 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
78%
(Based on 94 reviews)

Administration

Business Tool Integration

Based on 102 TriNet reviews. Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
74%
(Based on 102 reviews)

Workflow

As reported in 101 TriNet reviews. Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer
74%
(Based on 101 reviews)

Automated Reminders

Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets This feature was mentioned in 100 TriNet reviews.
78%
(Based on 100 reviews)

Policy Compliance ManagementView full feature definition

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Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies 101 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
78%
(Based on 101 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

As reported in 121 TriNet reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
81%
(Based on 121 reviews)

Payroll Entry

Based on 362 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 362 reviews)

Time Off Accrual

Based on 303 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
78%
(Based on 303 reviews)

Direct Deposit

Based on 386 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
93%
(Based on 386 reviews)

Expense Reimbursement

Based on 219 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
76%
(Based on 219 reviews)

Pre-tax Deductions

Based on 343 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 343 reviews)

Wage GarnishmentView full feature definition

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Based on 204 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 204 reviews)

Approvals

Based on 279 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 279 reviews)

Check/W-2 Printing

Based on 292 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.
85%
(Based on 292 reviews)

Check/W-2 Delivery

Based on 311 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.
88%
(Based on 311 reviews)

Employee Self Service

Web Portal

Based on 391 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 391 reviews)

Benefits Manager

Based on 379 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.
82%
(Based on 379 reviews)

Mobile

Based on 289 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 289 reviews)

Taxes

Tax Calculation

Based on 335 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.
87%
(Based on 335 reviews)

Tax Filing

Based on 308 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 308 reviews)

Automatic Tax Payment

Based on 299 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 299 reviews)

Integration

API / Integration

Based on 173 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 173 reviews)

Time Tracking Integration

Based on 173 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.
72%
(Based on 173 reviews)

Accounting Integration

Based on 165 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
72%
(Based on 165 reviews)

Core HR Integration

Based on 200 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
76%
(Based on 200 reviews)

Compliance

Compliance Support

Compliance support for employer liability, HR best practices, legal and workplace risks and liabilities. 151 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
81%
(Based on 151 reviews)

Safety Program

Safety program that follows OSHA regulations, limits regulatory penalties, and includes a dedicated safety representative. This feature was mentioned in 97 TriNet reviews.
74%
(Based on 97 reviews)

Certified Assistance

Based on 113 TriNet reviews. Provides IRS-certified withholding, reporting, and payment of federal employment tax obligations as well as determining federal tax credits.
77%
(Based on 113 reviews)

Support

Scale

Scale PEO services to match every business's needs. This feature was mentioned in 144 TriNet reviews.
77%
(Based on 144 reviews)

Specialist Guidance

As reported in 151 TriNet reviews. Specialists provide guidance to help businesses evaluate all PEO service options.
77%
(Based on 151 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. 136 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
75%
(Based on 136 reviews)

Invoicing

As reported in 137 TriNet reviews. Detailed invoicing itemizes all costs and services.
78%
(Based on 137 reviews)

Implementation

Based on 137 TriNet reviews. Implementation services to help set up account, import data, and learn how to use associated platform.
77%
(Based on 137 reviews)

Support

Based on 170 TriNet reviews. Administrator and employee access to help and support resources.
78%
(Based on 170 reviews)

Assistance

As reported in 163 TriNet reviews. Access to HR and payroll advice, support, and educational assistance.
79%
(Based on 163 reviews)

Performance reviews

360 Reviews

Based on 26 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Facilitates 360-degree feedback between managers, employees, and peers.
78%
(Based on 26 reviews)

Customizable Forms

Based on 27 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides customizable employee review forms and questions.
79%
(Based on 27 reviews)

Review Status Tracking

Based on 25 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tracks completion status of employee reviews.
76%
(Based on 25 reviews)

Goals

Goal-Setting

Based on 26 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Facilitates goal-setting for individual employees and tracks progress toward goals.
74%
(Based on 26 reviews)

Company Goals And OKRs

Based on 25 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.
69%
(Based on 25 reviews)

Feedback

Continuous Feedback

Based on 27 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 27 reviews)

Requesting Feedback

Allows employees or managers to request feedback from other employees. 27 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
75%
(Based on 27 reviews)

1-On-1 Meetings

Based on 25 TriNet reviews. Facilitates check-ins or 1-on-1 meetings between managers and employees, including managing agendas, action items, or notes.
72%
(Based on 25 reviews)

Public Praise

Provides a forum for employees or managers to deliver public praise for exceptional employee performance. 25 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
71%
(Based on 25 reviews)

Data

Dashboards And Reports

Based on 30 TriNet reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Generates in-depth visual dashboards and reports based on employee performance data.
77%
(Based on 30 reviews)

Historical Data

Based on 29 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.
76%
(Based on 29 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. 44 reviewers of TriNet have provided feedback on this feature.
66%
(Based on 44 reviews)

Agentic AI - Performance Management

Multi-step Planning

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Expense Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Not enough data

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