BambooHR Integration
Combine Skima Intelligence with BambooHR
Skima AI provides explainable AI match scores, evidence, and manager feedback directly into BambooHR. No extra logins, no workflow disruption.
What You'll See in BambooHR ATS with Skima AI
When you integrate Skima AI with BambooHR ATS, your recruiting team gets AI-driven insights directly inside BambooHR's collaborative hiring platform.
Match Score (0-100) displayed on each application via custom fields
Reasons bullets explaining why the candidate matches the job description
"Skima Screened" tag for quick filtering and pipeline management
Shortlist page for managers with Approve/Skip buttons plus optional notes
Application comments that capture manager feedback for the audit trail
Mobile access through BambooHR's dedicated Hiring app
A clear top 10 shortlist that updates automatically as new applications arrive. This ensures your team always works on the best applicants first
Why BambooHR Recruiting Teams Pick Skima AI
BambooHR users integrate Skima AI because it enhances their unified HRIS + ATS platform with intelligent scoring, matching, and automation, without forcing them to switch systems.
Stay in One Integrated System
All scores, reasons, and feedback appear directly in BambooHR applications.
Enhanced Team Collaboration
Share shortlist links with hiring managers; Skima AI writes responses back to BambooHR.
Always-Fresh Rankings
Every new applicant is scored instantly upon arrival, with real-time updates through BambooHR's webhook system.
Rediscover Past Talent
Skima AI resurfaces qualified candidates already in your BambooHR database.
What Skima AI Writes Back to BambooHR ATS
| Writes back to | Field name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | SKIMA Match Score | Number (0–100) | 86 |
| Application | SKIMA Reasons | Long text (3–5) | "3 yrs retail sales; POS; shift lead" |
| Application | Shortlist Link | URL | https://…/shortlist/abc |
| Application | HM Feedback | List | 👍 / 👎 / Maybe |
| Application | HM Comment | Short text | Ready for phone screen |
| Comment | Activity Note | Text | "Skima AI: Manager approved 5 candidates" |
Events Skima AI Reacts to: Application created/updated, Status changed, New comments, or Resume attachments uploaded. BambooHR's webhook ensures real-time processing, with 10-15 minute fallback
How Does the Shortlist Loop Work?
Skima AI makes hiring collaboration inside BambooHR ATS faster and easier by creating a seamless shortlist feedback loop so that Recruiters stay aligned.
Here's how it works:
Recruiter Shares a Shortlist Link
The recruiter shares a secure shortlist link that managers can access without logging in.
Manager Gives Feedback
Manager clicks 👍/👎 and can add a short note.
Skima AI updates BambooHR
Skima AI writes decisions back to the BambooHR application comments.
Recruiter Acts on Insights
Status updates automatically through BambooHR's pipeline system & recruiter moves the candidates forward.
This leads to faster decisions, clear audit trails, and a better hiring experience for recruiters and managers, all within BambooHR's collaborative framework.
Field Map for BambooHR ATS Integration
A clear data flow map helps BambooHR users and IT admins understand exactly what Skima AI pulls in and pushes back to ensure smooth setup.
Skima AI securely retrieves the following data using BambooHR's API authentication and permission system :
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Application Data: Application ID, Job ID, Current status, Source, Owner, Created timestamps
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Candidate Data: Candidate ID, Name, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Location data
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Job Information: Job title, Job description, Department/location details, Pipeline stages
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Attachments: Resume files and documents for parsing and skills extraction
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Comments: Existing application notes for context and history
After scoring and ranking, Skima AI writes structured results back into BambooHR:
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Application Custom Fields:: SKIMA Match Score: Match Score Number field, 0–100 range
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SKIMA Reasons: Long text field for detailed explanations
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Shortlist Link: URL field for expanded candidate view
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Feedback: Skima Shortlist Feedback (List field: 👍/👎/Maybe)
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HM Comment: Short text field for manager notes
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Fallback Options:: SKIMA_Evidence.pdf attachment if custom fields are unavailable
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Candidate Tag:: Skima Screened ( for quick filtering and reporting)
This bidirectional data sync ensures hiring managers always see real-time AI insights without leaving BambooHR.
Set up Your BambooHR Integration
BambooHR + SKIMA AI integration is fast, secure, and leverages BambooHR's API system with minimal IT effort.
Here are 5 steps to set up your BambooHR integration:
Create API credentials in BambooHR Settings with read access to Applications/Jobs/Attachments and write access to Comments/Custom fields.
Configure custom fields using BambooHR's Custom Field Builder for Match Score, Reasons, and optional feedback fields.
Enable webhooks in BambooHR for real-time application updates (Skima provides endpoint + secret key).
Test on 2–3 pilot jobs: Upload resumes → verify Score/Reasons appear → submit manager feedback → confirm comments sync.
Go live: Enable on 3 active roles; receive weekly ROI emails and day‑15/day‑30 checkpoint reviews.
Security &
Responsible AI
for BambooHR
Integrations
Trust and compliance are ensured when integrating Skima AI with BambooHR ATS, keeping candidate data secure and hiring decisions transparent.
- Skima AI gives match scores & reasons using resume-based evidence, with no auto-rejects.
- All HM decisions, notes, and shortlist actions are tracked in BambooHR.
- API authentication follows BambooHR's security standards with Basic Auth and company domain validation.
- Document handling respects BambooHR's attachment security protocols.
- All data exchanges have encryption in transit and at rest. DPA and subprocessor agreements are available.
Skima AI combines explainable AI and strict security practices to ensure your BambooHR integrations are compliant, auditable, and fair, while preventing bias and discrimination risks.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with BambooHR ATS
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the BambooHR ATS Integrations.
Does SKIMA AI integrate with BambooHR ATS? How does it work?
Yes, Skima AI connects via BambooHR's API using Basic Authentication and webhooks to score candidates, write back Match Scores and Reasons through custom fields, and log hiring manager feedback in application comments.
What fields does SKIMA AI write back to BambooHR?
Match Score (0-100) via number custom field, Evidence/Reasons via long text field, optional shortlist link, and manager feedback captured in BambooHR's application comment system.
How long does the BambooHR integration setup take?
BambooHR integration setup takes 60-90 minutes, including API credential creation in Settings, custom field configuration using the Custom Field Builder, webhook enablement, and validation on 2-3 test jobs.
Are webhooks required for Skima AI to work with BambooHR?
Webhooks are recommended for real-time updates through BambooHR's event system, but Skima AI supports safe 10–15 minute delta polling if webhooks aren't available.
Where will Match Scores and Reasons appear in BambooHR?
Match Scores and Reasons display on application records via BambooHR's custom fields system, with optional evidence links and full mobile app access for hiring managers.
Can manager feedback stay inside BambooHR?
Yes, Skima AI writes hiring manager decisions and notes back to BambooHR using the platform's application comment system, maintaining full audit trail visibility.
What if our team can't create custom fields in BambooHR?
BambooHR's Custom Field Builder allows self-service field creation, but if restricted, Skima AI can write summaries into application comments or use attachment fallbacks to keep evidence linked to candidate records.
Does SKIMA AI work with BambooHR's mobile hiring app?
Yes, all AI insights are accessible through BambooHR's dedicated mobile hiring app, allowing managers to review scores, reasons and provide feedback on the go.
Will Skima AI automatically move candidate stages in BambooHR?
Stage moves through BambooHR's 15-stage pipeline system are optional; most teams prefer recruiter-controlled stage changes for better oversight while using AI insights to inform decisions.
How often are match scores refreshed in BambooHR?
Match scores update whenever resumes or applications change via BambooHR's webhook system, and refresh periodically while jobs remain active in the pipeline.