An Employee's Guide to the BambooHR Time Kiosk

This guide provides instructions on using the BambooHR Time Kiosk, focusing on clocking in and out. It includes a tutorial video and a detailed table of contents covering various functionalities. Users can search for their names, sort employee lists, and access a clock-in tutorial. The clock-in process involves entering a Clock-In ID and selecting projects or tasks if applicable. Users can also take breaks and view their shift schedules directly from the kiosk. Confirmation messages appear upon successful clock-in, displaying time worked and selected projects. The guide emphasizes the importance of checking schedules frequently for updates. Overall, it aims to streamline the time tracking process for employees.

  • Jun 25, 2026
  • Knowledge

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An Employee's Guide to the BambooHR Time Kiosk
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Time & Attendance (Formerly Time Tracking) is only included as an add-on.

How do I use the BambooHR Time Kiosk?

Purpose: This guide will explain the functionality of the BambooHR Time Kiosk for an employee and show how to clock in and out.

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Watch our Employee Time Kiosk Tutorial

Please note that your Employee ID may not be the same as your Employee # listed on your employee profile. If you have forgotten your ID number, contact your admin!

Clocking in with Time Kiosk is meant to be quick and easy. Take a look at the instructions below to learn the lay of the land!

Clocking in with the BambooHR Time Kiosk

  1. Search bar: Use the search bar to search for your first or last name.
  2. Sort A-Z: Tap to switch between A-Z and Z-A sorting
  3. Employee cards: Tap on your name to begin the clock-in or clock-out process.
  4. Clock in tutorial: If it's your first time clocking in (or if you just need a quick refresher), click the lightbulb icon at the bottom of the screen to initiate the Welcome Abroad tutorial.

Employee list page

To clock in using BambooHR Time Kiosk, tap the screen to wake up the tablet and select your name. If your name and picture are not listed on the main screen, you can sort the list from A-Z, or use the search bar at the top of the screen.

Clock in page

Once you've found and tapped your employee card, enter your Clock-In ID and say cheese! Once you've entered your ID, click the arrow icon.

The employee dashboard includes the following information:

  1. Employee Name & Job Title: Displays your name and job title.
  2. Hours Summary: Shows your hours for the day, week, and pay period.
  3. Clock in / Clock out: Use this. button to start or end your shift.
  4. Projects & Tasks: Select a project or task when clocking in or switch projects while clocked in.

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Clocking in to a project and task

If projects and tasks are available for your role, select Projects & Tasks and choose the project or task you want to work on before clocking in.

Switching projects

To change your project or task when clocked in, log in as usual and select Projects & Tasks. You'll see all projects and tasks assigned to you. Choose the project or task you want to work on and click Clock In. You'll see a confirmation message and can continue working.

Taking a break

If your administrator has assigned meal or rest breaks, log into the kiosk as you would to clock in. Then, tap Take Break. If you have multiple breaks available, select the break you want to start.

When you're finished, log into the kiosk again and end your break. You will automatically return to any project or task you were previously working on.

Successful clock in

Once you've clocked in, you'll see a confirmation message along with the amount of time since you clocked in. If projects and tasks are assigned to you, you'll also see the project and task you selected.

Viewing your shift schedule

You can view your work schedule directly from the BambooHR Time Kiosk after signing in.

  1. Select your employee card and enter your Clock-In ID.
  2. On your employee dashboard, tap View My Schedule.
  3. Review your assigned shifts.
  4. Use the navigation controls to view additional dates as needed.
  5. When you're finished, close the schedule view to return to the employee dashboard.

Employees will see:

  1. Shift date and time
  2. Shift name
  3. Schedule name
  4. Current and upcoming assigned shifts

The schedule only displays published shifts that have been assigned to you. Check back often to see if a new schedule has been published.

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