TriNet Reviews 188

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.4

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Considering 57 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently highlight the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff, particularly praising their responsiveness and ability to provide accurate information. Many also appreciate the user-friendly platform, finding it easy to navigate for various HR tasks, and value the comprehensive resources and support for compliance and benefits administration. However, some people were dissatisfied with the customer service and response times, reporting significant delays in receiving support and inconsistent advice. There are also mentions of issues with specific features, such as payroll customization and an outdated processing system, leading to frustration for some users.

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Customer service

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Service

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good value with HCM integrating payroll, hiring, performance and more. Implementation took a long time, close to 6 months for full process. Often works well but some features are limited in customizat... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

TriNet has a ton of resources and tries hard to support us. Their onboarding resources and compliance resources are insightful - including the EEO 1 component tool and I-9 resources.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New to the Trinet world but not PEO world and love the platform! Of course the benefit offerings are always a priority, we want to make sure we can offer a robust benefit offering to our team but we l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TriNet Representatives are always 100% professional. They are knowledgeable and promptly provide accurate information. There is never a follow-up call or chat needed for any inquiries. The trai... See more

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  1. #15 of 17 best companies in Human Resource Consulting
  2. #7 of 9 best companies in Applicant Tracking System
  3. #18 of 21 best companies in Payroll Service
  4. #297 of 335 best companies in Software Company

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TriNet has been a trusted leader in providing comprehensive HR solutions tailored specifically for small and midsize businesses for over 30 years. TriNet provides flexible HR solutions tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, offering both a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) model and an Administrative Services Organization (ASO) option to meet your unique needs.. Our longevity in the market reflects deep expertise and a proven track record of helping companies streamline their human resources functions, mitigate risks, and enhance employee satisfaction. TriNet helps simplify complex HR challenges by offering a unified platform that integrates payroll processing, benefits administration, risk mitigation, and compliance support. This consolidates the need for multiple vendors, reducing administrative burden and allows business leaders to focus on growth and strategic priorities. Key areas of service include industry-specific HR expertise, access to premium employee benefits through national and regional carriers, or the ability to sponsor your own benefits, and advanced proprietary technology. The TriNet platform delivers an intuitive user experience with capabilities spanning payroll, benefits administration, time tracking, performance management, learning and development, and workforce analytics. This comprehensive platform empowers clients with real-time insights and streamlined processes. TriNet’s dedicated service model combines personalized support from assigned HR professionals and relationship managers with access to specialized HR experts via multiple communication channels. This helps deliver timely, expert best practices guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs.

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3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

188 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Since TriNet went to the connect360…

Since TriNet went to the connect360 platform addressing HR issues...on boarding, state tax compliance documentation, terminations, policy updates, have been far more of a challenge than the years preceding that change. I understand TriNet recognized the deterioration of its customer service, having returned to a direct contact, which has been helpful.

May 26, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Partner

Trinet's platform is user friendly and their support team is always there to offer quick answers and valuable advice.

May 26, 2021
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible after the 2020 changes, we're leaving

We have been using Trinet since 2015. As of 2020, they stopped having a dedicated account service rep and started routing all employer requests into a mailbox that is apparently unmonitored. We've waited (no joke) between 1 and 3 weeks for responses to simple requests. Now that I've started shopping to leave, I've also realized that they are incredibly expensive compared to other PEOs. I pay about $215 per employee per month. Other PEOs are roughly half that amount for the same coverage, but with dedicated account reps. Do yourself a favor and avoid Trinet.

May 5, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No more dedicated support

They changed their support model and their customer service is now TERRIBLE. We wait weeks for responses on some service tickets. Not at all what we thought we were signing up for and really defeats the purpose of hiring a PEO to manage your HR function.

April 29, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ball Dropped - COBRA

They dropped the ball on sending us COBRA information, and we are now without insurance coverage for 10 business days. Meanwhile, medical bills are being denied. Thanks for nothing.

April 3, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible Customer Service

Customer Service for Employees and Employers has undergone a recent overhaul and is absolutely horrible. TriNet has recently changed their service model from dedicated account reps/help to an 800-number/ general email account. When companies encounter issues now, you call a number or submit a ticket. Its taken nearly 2 months to get an incorrect deduction paid out to employee, and one full week to get a simple report run. In the long run - its going to cost our small company more dealing with their new customer service model. On the market for a new PEO.

December 17, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

UI is OK, overall service is horrendous.

UI is OK. Customer Service is horrendous. I called them repeatedly for two weeks about getting COBRA. Each time I was assured that my package was being processed. Finally, 3 weeks after I began calling them, I received the package, postmarked 3 days after my coverage expired, leaving me with a gap in insurance coverage, despite numerous attempts to ensure that this would not happen. Another co-worker had the same thing happen with her family leave. Stay away from these jokers.

December 6, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend

Trinet is a super tool with wide options! In addition, their employees are great and it's a pleasure to work with them.

September 28, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

White Glove PEO for your Small Business

TriNet has been a true HR partner for our small business operating as a PEO for us. The ability to offer big company benefits to our employees at an affordable price is worth every penny. The team there also helps keep us in compliance provides needed training videos, and the benefits are top-notch. We've had a great experience with the staff as well.

September 25, 2020
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

TriNet is a great organization

TriNet is a great organization. Being a small nonprofit, our employees have access to an amazing array of benefits we would never be able to provide on our own.

It is wonderful having HR professionals on hand for what ever issue might arise.

Thank you TriNet

September 25, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Onboarding TriNet has been a nightmare

Onboarding TriNet has been a nightmare. The staff they assigned clearly had not even looked at the presentation she was supposed to give our company, she neglected the most important part of the presentation and was only interested in steering us toward some "rewards" program. Now that we have had TriNet for awhile, the customer service is severely lacking. They continuously confuse our tax jurisdictions, send formatted media pieces to answer specific and direct questions, and go radio silent when they are called out on it. This is THE WORST 3rd party service I have ever used and I have been in HR/Accounting/Finance for over 20 years.

September 16, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service!

Thanks for always providing great customer service. I utilize the chat all the time, and the representatives are always helpful and efficient. I really appreciate this!

August 28, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Less work for me!

I depend on TriNet to handle all of our payroll details. It's been such a weight lifted off my shoulders.

August 21, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of our best decisions ever

We are completing our second year with TriNet and remain highly satisfied.

Top values are the availability, accountability, and responsiveness of support. My Client Success Partner is truly a partner, providing the help and answers I need when I need them, with equally capable fall-over support when he's not available. Live resources are available to my team effectively round-the-clock.

The variety and cost of insurance offerings is proving a valuable retention tool, helping us to be the firm we want to be.

The payroll platform is straightforward, efficient, stable, and accurate. TriNet has also added effective tools for managing COVID's added complexities like EFMLA pay and PPP loans.

(I do have some basis for comparison: TriNet replaced an PEO for which none of the above were true in our experience.)

Beyond payroll, TriNet's applicant management tools have proven valuable and we're looking to add TriNet's performance management module for the coming year.

As I said, we've very satisfied.

August 19, 2020
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Content was very elementary

Content was very elementary - would be great for someone just starting out but today i personally did not learn anything new.
Few IT issues.
Well spoken presenter with good knowledge of the subject.

August 18, 2020
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Our service team is wonderful

Our service team is wonderful! Both are very responsive and make getting things done easy. Our HR person gives good advice and points out risks. Getting information from Worksite Analytics is challenging. To edit a report requires too much filtering. There is too much data on a report and the filtering process take too long and is cumbersome.
The Help Center chat box that appears on the right side covers us important thing such as the scroll bar. It would be better if it was moved to a place where it doesn't sit on top of important information or navigational tools.

August 18, 2020
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