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HR & Payroll for Bahamas
Bahamas HR and payroll software for teams that have outgrown the spreadsheet
From time to NIB to direct deposit, one connected flow. HR, payroll, time, and talent on one platform, with NIB and C10 automated and direct deposit to every major Bahamian bank, every pay run.
AThe short answer
Workzoom is the Bahamas HR and payroll software trusted by Cable Bahamas, Island Luck, AML Foods, and more than a dozen leading Bahamian organizations. NIB compliance verified against National Insurance Board source rates (6.65% employer / 4.65% employee, $810/week ceiling), C10 monthly remittance, C13 annual reconciliation, and direct deposit to RBC, Scotiabank, CIBC FirstCaribbean, Fidelity Bank, and Bank of The Bahamas. From $4 per employee per month per suite. No setup fees. No contracts.
Live on Workzoom across Bahamas. HR and payroll.
01The platform
Four suites built for Bahamian employers.
Every employee record. Every island. One system.
Centralized HR for businesses operating across Nassau, Freeport, Grand Bahama, and the Family Islands. Digital employee files, org structure, and compliance documentation built for the Bahamas.
- Centralized employee records with document storage
- Organizational charts and reporting hierarchies
- Custom fields for local certifications and requirements
- Complete audit trail for compliance documentation
Staff in Nassau, operations on Grand Bahama, teams across the Family Islands. See your entire workforce from one dashboard regardless of where they work.
Know who's working. Right now. Every location.
Build schedules, track time, manage leave requests across multiple sites. Real-time visibility into attendance across every shift and department, with biometric clock-in options for high-volume operations.
- Scheduling with shift coverage and availability tracking
- Time clocking via web, mobile, or biometric devices
- Leave management with balance tracking
- Overtime visibility before it impacts payroll
Facial recognition and fingerprint clocking for high-volume operations. Island Luck runs 8 payrolls weekly across 60+ gaming locations using Workzoom's biometric time tracking.
NIB calculated automatically. Multi-island payroll from one system.
NIB contributions calculated every pay run, with the insurable ceiling rising from $810 to $830 per week on July 1, 2026, applied the moment it takes effect. The engine behind 217,000+ paycheques annually across the Caribbean, configured for Bahamian payroll compliance.
- Automated NIB contributions every pay run, ceiling moves from $810 to $830 per week on July 1, 2026
- Multi-island payroll from a single system
- Direct deposit and digital pay stubs
- Year-end reporting and compliance documentation
Cable Bahamas reduced payroll processing from 5 days to 1.5 days for 850 employees using 3 payroll staff. NIB contributions calculated automatically every cycle, with reporting ready to file. NIB ceiling rises from $810 to $830 per week on July 1, 2026, applied the first pay run on or after that date.
Develop the team that develops your business
Track certifications, run performance reviews, plan succession. The documentation you need to build capability, retain talent, and demonstrate compliance across your organization.
- Training records linked to employee profiles
- Certification tracking with expiry alerts
- Performance reviews with goal alignment
- Succession planning and talent assessment
Food handler permits, safety certifications, professional licenses. Get alerts before they expire so your team stays compliant and job-ready, across every island.
02Inside the platform
What Bahamian employers run on Workzoom.
Employee self-service, admin dashboards, timesheets, and reports. One login covers the entire team, on any device.
Admin Dashboard
Headcount, turnover, and workforce trends update in real time. Your HR team sees the entire Bahamian operation on one screen, with every location rolled up automatically.
Organization Chart
The chart maps positions, not people. When someone leaves, the role stays in place along with the certifications and compliance requirements attached to it. Reorganizations stop being chaos.
Timekeeping
Employees clock in from the web, their phone, or a biometric device. Hours flow straight into payroll with overtime already calculated, so the pay run runs without surprises.
Leave Management
Requests come in from a phone, managers approve in a tap, and balances update everywhere at once. By the time payroll opens, accruals and deductions are already reconciled.
Payroll Financial Reports
Pay run summaries, deduction breakdowns, and remittance totals live in one report. Every line ties back to a calculation, and every calculation ties back to a record. Built for the way finance teams actually audit.
Benefits Administration
Enrollment, coverage, and plan management share the same employee record that runs payroll. The moment someone enrolls, deductions are already wired in. No duplicate entry, nothing to reconcile later.
03Results
What results have Bahamian businesses seen with Workzoom?
Workzoom powers HR and payroll for some of the Bahamas' largest employers.
“What used to take us a full week now takes a day and a half. Workzoom has completely transformed how we manage HR and payroll.”
Shanika Pinder, Compensation & Payroll Supervisor and HR Business Partner, Cable Bahamas
Which Bahamian banks does Workzoom support for direct deposit?
Workzoom generates the direct-deposit file for every payroll run, formatted for the Bahamian banks your employees use, including RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank, CIBC FirstCaribbean, Commonwealth Bank, Fidelity Bank, and Bank of The Bahamas. Net pay moves straight from your account to your employees’ accounts. Workzoom never holds, pools, or impounds the money.
- RBC Royal Bank
- Scotiabank
- CIBC FirstCaribbean
- Commonwealth Bank
- Fidelity Bank
- Bank of The Bahamas
Have a bank not listed here, or one with custom file requirements? Tell us your bank and we will confirm the setup before your first pay run.
06Resources
Everything for Bahamas in one place.
Compliance deep-dives, free calculators, and per-industry guides for Bahamian HR and payroll teams.
Compliance
Every statutory deduction, explained.
Calculators
Free statutory calculators, no signup.
07Pricing
Build your plan. $4 per suite.
Set your team size and the suites you need. The total updates as you go, in your local currency.
Core
Your platform foundation. Self-service portals, reporting engine, and all core HR modules.
- Employee Portal
- Manager Portal
- Admin Portal
- Workzoom Engine
- Reporting & Analytics
- Recruiting
- Onboarding
- Records & Docs
- Org Charts
- Surveys
Workforce
- Scheduling
- Timekeeping
- Time Off
Payroll
- Pay Processing
- Benefits
- Expenses
Talent
- Performance Reviews
- Learning Management
- Career Planning
- Succession Planning
Workzoom Pricing Summary
Workzoom is an all-in-one HR, payroll, workforce management, and talent management platform built for organizations with 50 to 5,000 employees. It is priced at $4 per suite per employee per month (CAD in Canada, USD elsewhere). The complete platform with all four suites costs $16 per employee per month in your billing currency. A 200-employee organization using all four suites pays $3,200 per month with no setup fees and no contracts.
Core Suite (required, $4 per employee per month)
The Core suite is the Workzoom platform itself. Every subscription starts here. It includes three portals: an admin portal for HR teams, a manager portal for supervisors, and an employee self-service portal for staff. Core includes recruiting, onboarding, personnel records, organizational charts and position management, compensation management, employee engagement surveys, document storage with e-signatures, and reporting and analytics. All other suites build on top of Core.
Talent Suite (optional, +$4 per employee per month)
Performance management with 360-degree reviews and 9-box talent grids, a learning management system with course tracking and certifications, career planning with development paths, and succession planning with readiness assessments.
Workforce Suite (optional, +$4 per employee per month)
Drag-and-drop employee scheduling with shift templates, timekeeping with web, mobile, kiosk, biometric, and facial recognition clocking, and time off management with balance tracking, approval workflows, and team calendar views.
Payroll Suite (optional, +$4 per employee per month)
Payroll processing with built-in statutory compliance for multiple countries. Canada: CPP, EI, federal and provincial income tax, T4, ROE. United States: federal and state taxes, W-2. Bahamas: NIB contributions. Jamaica: PAYE, NIS, NHT, Education Tax, HEART/NSTA. Trinidad and Tobago: NIS, Health Surcharge, PAYE. Also includes benefits administration and expense management with receipt capture.
Complete Platform ($16 per employee per month)
All four suites combined. For a 200-employee company, the complete platform costs $3,200 per month. For a 500-employee company, it costs $8,000 per month. Annual prepayment saves 5%, and non-profit organizations receive an additional 5% discount.
Discounts available
Annual prepay discount: 5% off when billed annually instead of monthly. Non-profit discount: 5% off for registered non-profit organizations. These discounts stack for a combined savings of approximately 9.75%. Example: a 200-employee non-profit on annual billing pays approximately $34,668 per year instead of $38,400, saving $3,732 annually.
What is included at no extra cost
Implementation and setup, data migration from existing systems (spreadsheets, other HRIS, payroll providers), training for administrators and end users, ongoing customer support, and all future software updates and new features. There are no per-payroll-run fees, no per-report fees, and no per-user license fees beyond the per-employee pricing.
Minimum monthly fees
For very small organizations, minimum monthly fees apply: $400 per month for 1 suite, $500 for 2 suites, $600 for 3 suites, $700 for all 4 suites. These minimums only affect organizations with fewer than 100 employees.
Countries supported
Live payroll (HR, Workforce, Payroll, Talent): Canada, United States, Bahamas. Payroll rolling out through our launch partner program, with general availability targeted for late 2026 into early 2027: Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Cayman Islands. HR, Workforce, and Talent only: United Kingdom. Workzoom is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and all data is hosted in Canada for Canadian data sovereignty compliance.
Industries served
Healthcare, government and municipal, gaming and hospitality, telecom, automotive dealerships, senior care, education, non-profit organizations, professional services, and manufacturing. Notable clients include Cable Bahamas (850 employees), Island Luck (850 employees, 60+ locations), and County of Renfrew (900 employees). Nassau Airport Development (275 employees) is currently in implementation with Workzoom.
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04Compared
How does Workzoom compare to other Bahamas HR software?
An honest look at how different Bahamas HR software platforms serve Bahamian businesses.
Both are built for the Bahamas. Workzoom brings 25 years of experience and a broader platform.
| Workzoom | Triblock HR | |
|---|---|---|
| HR and Compliance | ||
| NIB compliance | Automated, in production | Supported |
| Track record | Cable Bahamas, Island Luck, AML Foods | Warwick Paradise Island, The Island House |
| Multi-island | Yes, all islands | Likely, based on client base |
| Employee self-service | Full portal, any device | Basic |
| Payroll | ||
| Processing speed | Cable Bahamas: 5 days down to 1.5 | No benchmarks published |
| Multi-pay-schedule | Yes, 8 runs/week at Island Luck | Not confirmed |
| Direct deposit | Yes, with bank file generation | Supported |
| Scale proven | 50 to 850+ employees per org | Small to mid-sized focus |
| Workforce and Scheduling | ||
| Shift scheduling | Full engine, 50 to 850+ employees | Available |
| Time clocks | Facial recognition, biometric, GPS | Basic time tracking |
| Mobile punch | GPS-tracked mobile app | Available |
| Labour costing | Real-time, multi-location | Not available |
| Talent and Growth | ||
| Recruiting | Full applicant tracking | Available (ATS) |
| Performance reviews | 360-degree, goals, competencies | Available (360-degree) |
| Succession planning | Built in | Not available |
| Learning (LMS) | Built in | Available |
TriblockHR costs 25% more per employee. Workzoom also brings 25 years of experience and a broader platform, proven at scale with the country’s largest employers.
Full Comparison See the PlatformISL is a trusted institution with 30+ years in the Bahamas. Workzoom is the modern, self-service alternative.
| Workzoom | ISL Bahamas | |
|---|---|---|
| HR and Compliance | ||
| Platform type | Cloud-native, any device | Traditional service bureau |
| NIB compliance | Automated | Supported (30+ years experience) |
| Employee self-service | Full portal and mobile | Limited |
| Document workflows | Digital, automated | Traditional process |
| Payroll | ||
| Processing model | Self-service, real-time | Service-bureau model |
| Multi-schedule | Multiple runs per week | Standard processing |
| Direct deposit | With bank file generation | Supported |
| Statutory reporting | Automated, real-time | Supported |
| Workforce and Scheduling | ||
| Shift scheduling | Full engine, multi-location | Not available |
| Time clocks | Facial recognition, biometric, GPS | Basic attendance |
| Mobile app | Full mobile workforce tools | No mobile app |
| Labour costing | Real-time dashboards | Not available |
| Talent and Growth | ||
| Recruiting | Full applicant tracking | Available (ATS) |
| Performance reviews | 360-degree reviews, goals | Not available |
| Succession planning | Built in | Not available |
| Learning (LMS) | Built in | Available |
ISL is an institution. If you want modern self-service, mobile workforce tools, and talent management alongside payroll, Workzoom is the next generation.
Full Comparison See the PlatformDeputy is strong at scheduling. But scheduling is all it does. Workzoom includes scheduling plus HR, payroll, and talent.
| Workzoom | Deputy | |
|---|---|---|
| HR and Compliance | ||
| Employee records | Full HR platform | Not an HR system |
| NIB compliance | Automated | Not available |
| Leave management | Full tracking and approval | Basic PTO |
| Payroll | ||
| Bahamas payroll | Full: NIB, direct deposit, bank files | None. Separate provider needed. |
| Multi-jurisdiction | Live payroll in Canada, US, Bahamas | No payroll capability |
| Workforce and Scheduling | ||
| Shift scheduling | Full scheduling engine | Comprehensive, AI-powered |
| Mobile app | GPS punch, self-service | Excellent mobile experience |
| Time clocks | Facial recognition, biometric | Kiosk mode |
| Demand forecasting | Based on historical data | AI-driven forecasting |
| Talent and Growth | ||
| Recruiting | Full applicant tracking | Available (ATS) |
| Performance reviews | 360-degree, goals | Not available |
| Onboarding | Automated workflows | Not available |
If scheduling is your only need, Deputy is excellent. If you need a complete platform for the Bahamas, Workzoom includes scheduling alongside everything else for a similar price.
See the PlatformBlue Bison is the go-to for offshore payroll. Workzoom adds scheduling, talent, and a broader platform at a lower cost.
| Workzoom | Blue Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| HR and Compliance | ||
| HR platform | Full lifecycle management | HR administration |
| Employee self-service | Full portal, mobile | Limited |
| Offshore compliance | Caribbean jurisdictions | Deep financial services focus |
| Payroll | ||
| Caribbean payroll | Live in the Bahamas; built for Jamaica, Trinidad, Antigua | Bahamas, Cayman, BVI, Bermuda |
| Other jurisdictions | Canada and US payroll, plus UK HR | Caribbean only |
| Processing | Self-service, real-time | Bureau-assisted model |
| Workforce and Scheduling | ||
| Shift scheduling | Full scheduling engine | Not available |
| Time clocks | Biometric, facial, GPS | Not available |
| Labour costing | Real-time, multi-location | Not available |
| Talent and Growth | ||
| Recruiting | Full applicant tracking | Available (ATS) |
| Performance reviews | 360-degree, goals | Not available |
| Learning (LMS) | Built in | Available |
Blue Bison is ideal for offshore financial services firms. If you need scheduling, talent, and a broader platform alongside Caribbean payroll, Workzoom does more for less.
See the PlatformBambooHR is a beautiful platform built for the US. It can’t process Bahamas payroll at any price.
| Workzoom | BambooHR | |
|---|---|---|
| HR and Compliance | ||
| Bahamas compliance | NIB, labour law, statutory | None. US-focused. |
| Employee self-service | Full portal | Award-winning UX |
| Document management | Full workflows | Well-designed |
| Payroll | ||
| Bahamas payroll | Full: NIB, direct deposit, bank files | Not available. US and UK only. |
| Processing | Self-service, real-time | Separate local provider required |
| Proven at scale | Cable Bahamas, Island Luck, AML Foods | No Bahamas clients |
| Workforce and Scheduling | ||
| Shift scheduling | Full engine, multi-location | Not available |
| Time clocks | Facial recognition, biometric, GPS | Basic time tracking |
| Labour costing | Real-time dashboards | Not available |
| Talent and Growth | ||
| Recruiting | Full applicant tracking | Good ATS |
| Performance reviews | 360-degree, goals, competencies | Available on higher tiers |
| Succession planning | Built in | Not available |
| Learning (LMS) | Built in | Available |
BambooHR is beautiful but built for the US. For Bahamian businesses, Workzoom delivers local payroll, NIB compliance, and a full platform at a fraction of the price.
Full Comparison See the Platform05Implementation
Bahamas go-lives. Four to twelve weeks.
A phased rollout built around the first production pay run. Payroll goes live first. HR, scheduling, and talent modules phase in behind it, at your pace.
Discovery and kickoff
We map your payroll, time, and HR workflows. Import employees. Lock tax setup and pay groups.
Configure
Earnings, deductions, leave policies, schedules, and compliance alerts built into your tenant. We verify every calculation with your team.
Parallel run
Live payroll runs side by side with your current system. Every cheque reconciled. Gaps fixed before cutover, not after.
Payroll live
First production pay run on Workzoom. Employee self-service opens. HR, scheduling, and talent modules phase in over the following quarters.
06How it works
What running payroll in the Bahamas actually requires
NIB compliance, multi-island operations, and regulated workforce management all make specific demands of the system behind the payroll run. Here is what Workzoom's architecture handles so your team does not have to.
Single database. No sync required.
HR, Workforce, Payroll, and Talent share one employee record. When a rate changes in HR, payroll reads it immediately. There is no sync job between modules, no export to a separate payroll system, and no reconciliation step between timekeeping and pay.
Date-effective NIB corrections.
Every record is date-stamped. When NIB insurable earnings ceilings change or a backdated salary adjustment needs to flow into a prior period, the system applies the correct rate automatically. No recalculating affected pay periods in a spreadsheet.
Position-based management for multi-island employers.
Positions exist independently of the people filling them. When a role is vacant, it stays in the org chart. Compliance training requirements, Gaming Board certifications, and security clearance levels attach to the position, not just the individual.
Compliance alerts built into the platform.
Credential expiry, license renewal deadlines, and training completion requirements are tracked by position. Managers get alerts before certifications lapse. No spreadsheet to check, no calendar reminders to set.
Data hosted in Canada, governed by Canadian law.
All data is hosted on AWS in Montreal, operated by Nortek Solutions Inc. (Workzoom's parent company). Canadian federal privacy law governs. No third-country data transfers unless you operate in those countries.
Rules engine for NIB, overtime, and compliance policies.
The platform encodes NIB insurable earnings ceilings, overtime thresholds, statutory deduction sequences, and holiday entitlement rules. Policy changes propagate to every affected employee automatically.
07Community
Where Bahamian HR teams meet Workzoom in person.
We sponsor, co-host, and show up. These are not logos on a slide deck.
BSHRM THRIVE Conference and Expo 2025
Highest-tier HRIS sponsor at the British Colonial Hotel in Nassau, alongside the Bahamas Society for Human Resource Management.
Building a Workforce That Stays: A Retention Playbook for Today's Leaders
Co-hosted with Denise Knowles, President of SHRM Bahamas. One hour on retention strategy, continuous feedback, internal mobility, and equipping middle managers.
07b Statutory rates
Statutory payroll rates for Bahamas
Current employee and employer contribution rates, ceilings, and thresholds set by the issuing authority. Workzoom configures and maintains these rates in the platform, reviewed quarterly and on every statutory change, so payroll runs use the current values.
| Contribution | Rate | Year | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas NIB employee contribution | 4.65% | 2026 | National Insurance Board | Ceiling: B$810 weekly (rises to B$830 on July 1, 2026) |
| Bahamas NIB employer contribution | 6.65% | 2026 | National Insurance Board | |
| Bahamas NIB combined contribution | 11.3% | 2026 | National Insurance Board |
Verified May 19, 2026 against the issuing authority for each line. Rates change. If you spot a discrepancy, contact us and we will update within one business day.
08Compliance
How does Bahamas HR and payroll software handle Bahamas compliance?
Workzoom stays current with Bahamas's payroll, tax, and employment regulations so you don't have to.
10Events · Bahamas
Where Workzoom shows up in Bahamas.
SHRM panels, customer roundtables, and Caribbean HR sessions. Watch a past recording or register for what's next.
SHRM Bahamas
Employee Retention Strategy: Building a Workforce That Stays
- Denise Knowles PwC · SHRM Bahamas President
- Andy Woolley Workzoom CEO
SHRM Bahamas
SHRM Bahamas THRIVE Conference & Expo 2025
- SHRM Bahamas Host organization
- Andy Woolley Workzoom · Speaking at THRIVE 2025
Mastering HR & Payroll Management: Workzoom Bahamas Summit
- Andy Woolley Workzoom CEO · Speaking in Nassau
- Baha Mar, Nassau
People Management Made Simple: Caribbean Webinar
- Shanika Pinder Compensation & Payroll Supervisor and HR Business Partner · Cable Bahamas
- Steven Kuhn Workzoom
11From the blog
Field notes for Bahamian HR and payroll.
Compliance guides, workforce insights, and practical advice written for Bahamian employers.
Bahamas Employment Act: What Employers Get Wrong
The Bahamas Employment Act catches more employers than you'd expect. From severance miscalculations to botched dismissals, here are the...
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Bahamas Employment Act: What Every Employer Needs to Know
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Payroll in the Bahamas: NIB Compliance, C10 Forms, and What It Actually Takes
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HR Software Bahamas: Why Local Businesses Are Going All-in-One
See why Bahamian businesses like Cable Bahamas and Island Luck switched to all-in-one HR software. Faster payroll, better compliance,...
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13FAQ
Questions about the Bahamas
Specifics on running HR and payroll in the Bahamas with Workzoom.