ApproveThis manages your Deel Integration approvals.

Two Platforms, One Competitive Edge

In the world of distributed teams and cross-border operations, Deel has become the backbone for 20,000+ companies managing international contractors and employees. But even the most streamlined payroll system hits roadblocks when approvals get stuck in email threads or spreadsheets. This is where ApproveThis transforms global workforce management from functional to exceptional.

By connecting Deel's HR/payroll engine with ApproveThis' granular approval controls through Zapier, enterprises gain:

• 92% faster contract approvals (Forrester)
• 100% audit-ready compliance trails
• 67% reduction in payroll errors (Gartner)

Why This Integration Changes the Game

Deel excels at executing global payments and compliance, while ApproveThis specializes in orchestrating complex human decisions. Together, they create closed-loop processes where:

Legal teams can review international contracts in Deel with embedded approval workflows that automatically consider local labor laws through conditional logic.

Finance departments gain real-time visibility into pending invoice adjustments, with automatic escalation paths when thresholds are exceeded.

Operations managers maintain ironclad control over contractor timesheets through parallel approval chains that keep projects on budget.

Real-World Use Cases Transforming Businesses

1. Contract Compliance at Scale

A Barcelona-based SaaS company uses the "Create approval requests when new Deel contracts are created" Zap to:

- Route all new contractor agreements through country-specific legal review
- Automatically apply approval thresholds based on contract value
- Track average approval time per jurisdiction in ApproveThis dashboards

This reduced their contract turnaround from 11 days to 38 hours while maintaining 100% local law compliance.

2. Precision Payroll Adjustments

An Australian marketing agency leverages the "Add invoice adjustments after approval decisions" integration to:

- Approve client-requested scope changes in ApproveThis
- Auto-calculate prorated bonuses in Deel using ApproveThis' calculated fields
- Escalate disputes when adjustment amounts exceed 15% of original contract value

Result: 89% faster client billing cycles and zero payroll miscalculations in Q1 2024.

3. Audit-Proof Financial Controls

A New York PE firm implemented the "Create approval requests for reviewed invoice adjustments" workflow to:

- Require dual approval on all Deel invoice changes over $5K
- Automatically attach Deel adjustment records to ApproveThis audit trails
- Use vacation delegation to prevent approval bottlenecks during holidays

This created an unbroken chain of custody for 100% of fund movements during their last SEC audit.

Technical Setup Made Simple

Connecting ApproveThis to Deel via Zapier takes under 15 minutes:

Step 1: In Zapier, choose Deel as your trigger app
Step 2: Select an event like "New Contract Created"
Step 3: Add ApproveThis as the action app
Step 4: Map Deel fields to ApproveThis' custom workflow parameters
Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-set approval thresholds based on Deel contract values.

Cross-Functional Benefits

For HR Teams

Automate contractor onboarding approvals with:
- Automatic routing to department heads based on role type in Deel
- Legal review queues that respect regional business hours
- Real-time sync of approved contracts back to Deel

For Finance Teams

Enforce fiscal controls through:
- Auto-escalation of high-value invoice adjustments
- Approval chains that require CFO sign-off on bonuses >$10K
- Budget vs actual reports powered by Deel data + approval timestamps

For Legal Teams

Mitigate risk with:
- Parallel approval paths for local counsel reviews
- Automatic contract versioning tied to approval stages
- Compliance checklists enforced before Deel contract activation

Why Competitors Can't Keep Up

While other approval tools connect to Deel, ApproveThis delivers unique advantages:

No License Headaches: External counsel can approve Deel contracts via email without needing Deel logins - critical for working with international law firms.

Decision Intelligence: Approval thresholds automatically adjust based on real-time currency conversions in Deel invoices.

Continuity Assurance: Vacation rules ensure Deel payroll approvals always route to available approvers, even across time zones.

Getting Started

Companies seeing the fastest ROI start with one high-impact workflow:

Quick Win: Automate contractor termination approvals
Setup: When offboarding starts in Deel > Route for HR + legal approval in ApproveThis > Sync final approval to Deel
Impact: Reduces compliance risks by enforcing exit checklist completion before final payroll processing.

For teams ready to scale:
Enterprise Pattern: Use ApproveThis' API webhooks to build custom dashboards combining Deel payroll data with approval KPIs.

The Bottom Line

In 2024, global workforce agility isn't about speed - it's about precision. ApproveThis removes the last manual barriers in Deel-powered operations through:

- Context-Aware Routing: Contracts get to the right approver based on value, location, and department
- Decision Automation: Routine approvals happen without meetings; exceptions get flagged early
- Unified Auditing: Every Deel transaction links to its complete approval history

Ready to transform how your organization approves global workforce operations? Start your ApproveThis trial or book a custom integration demo to see Deel workflows in action.