
ApproveThis manages your Talent Matrix Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Hr
Why Approval Automation Matters in Talent Acquisition
Modern HR teams face a critical challenge: moving fast enough to secure top talent without compromising oversight. Talent Matrix delivers candidate contact data at scale, while ApproveThis brings structure to decision-making. Together through Zapier, these platforms create a closed-loop system where candidate sourcing meets disciplined approval workflows – perfect for organizations balancing speed with compliance.
Capabilities at a Glance
Talent Matrix Strengths
Specializes in candidate lead enrichment, pulling verified contact details and professional data to build target lists. Ideal for recruiters needing to quickly identify and reach potential hires.
ApproveThis Advantages
Provides granular control over approval processes with features like multi-step reviews, automated escalations, and email-based decisions. Particularly valuable for:
- HR teams requiring manager sign-off on hires
- Legal departments reviewing candidate screening reports
Strategic Integration Benefits
Connecting these tools via Zapier eliminates manual handoffs between data collection and decision-making. A recruitment agency could automatically route high-value candidate profiles from Talent Matrix to department heads via ApproveThis, cutting approval time from days to hours. Key advantages:
For HR Teams
Automate approval chains for candidate outreach budgets. When Talent Matrix identifies a premium prospect requiring paid outreach, ApproveThis can route budget approval requests based on amount thresholds – $500+ goes to Finance, under $500 stays with department leads.
For Sales Leadership
Tech companies using Talent Matrix for sales hire sourcing can configure ApproveThis to require CRO approval for candidates above specific salary bands, with automatic escalation if no response within 24 hours.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Legal and HR often clash over candidate background check processes. The integration allows Talent Matrix to trigger compliance reviews in ApproveThis whenever criminal record flags appear, ensuring legal oversight without slowing recruitment velocity.
Real-World Implementation Examples
High-Volume Staffing Firms
A healthcare staffing agency uses Talent Matrix to source nurses, then automatically routes candidates through ApproveThis for:
- Credential verification (Education team)
- Shift availability confirmation (Scheduling manager)
- Client-specific compliance checks (Legal department)
Approval groups in ApproveThis ensure all stakeholders review simultaneously, while calculated fields auto-approve candidates meeting base requirements.
Enterprise Tech Hiring
When Talent Matrix identifies a developer through open-source contributions, the integration:
1. Creates ApproveThis requests with code samples attached
2. Routes to engineering leads based on tech stack tags
3. Escalates to VP if no response in 48 hours
Vacation delegation prevents bottlenecks during holiday periods.
Implementation Guide
Technical Setup
1. Create Zapier account
2. Connect Talent Matrix and ApproveThis
3. Set trigger: "New Lead Enrichment" in Talent Matrix
4. Configure action: "Create Request" in ApproveThis
Process Design Tips
Map approval chains before automation. For candidate sourcing:
- First approver: Hiring manager
- Second approver: Department head (if salary > $75k)
- Final approver: CFO (if hiring bonus > $10k)
Use ApproveThis' conditional logic to automate these paths.
Why This Integration Works
Talent Matrix reduces candidate sourcing friction; ApproveThis removes approval ambiguity. Together, they create auditable processes that:
- Maintain compliance with hiring regulations
- Provide real-time visibility into candidate pipeline status
- Enable rapid scaling without process breakdowns
Approvers only need ApproveThis access – no additional Talent Matrix licenses required for external reviewers.
Critical Features in Play
Approval Thresholds
Auto-approve candidates meeting baseline criteria (e.g., certification status), flagging only exceptions for manual review.
Dynamic Routing
Based on Talent Matrix data points like "Years of Experience" or "Security Clearance Level," ApproveThis routes candidates to appropriate reviewers.
Mobile-Friendly Approvals
Hiring managers can approve/reject candidates via email during recruitment events or travel.
Teams That Benefit Most
HR Operations
Centralize approval tracking across regions with real-time dashboards showing candidate status.
Executive Leadership
Receive summarized approval metrics without getting bogged down in individual requests.
Compliance Officers
Maintain audit trails showing who approved which candidate and why.
Getting Started
1. Register for ApproveThis
2. Identify 2-3 high-friction approval points in current hiring processes
3. Map Talent Matrix data fields to required approval criteria
4. Build initial Zapier workflow with fallback approvers
For complex implementations, request a demo to configure multi-stage approval chains with conditional logic specific to your hiring policies.
Final Considerations
This integration isn't about replacing human judgment – it's about focusing human expertise where it matters most. By automating the mechanical aspects of approval routing, teams can:
- Reduce time-to-hire by 40-60%
- Eliminate candidate drop-offs due to delayed decisions
- Maintain consistent compliance across locations
The combination works best when Talent Matrix's data richness informs ApproveThis' decision logic. For instance, setting higher approval thresholds for candidates sourced from premium Talent Matrix tiers.
Integrate with Talent Matrix Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for Talent Matrix
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Talent Matrix
Create approval requests for new lead enrichments
When Talent Matrix processes a new lead enrichment, this integration creates an approval request in ApproveThis for further review by the marketing team. It streamlines decision-making by ensuring that every enriched lead is vetted before proceeding. *Note: Confirm that your approval workflow in ApproveThis is set up for marketing lead evaluations.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Lead Enrichment
Triggers when a new lead enrichment has been processed.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Submit enriched leads for sales approval
This integration triggers when Talent Matrix processes a lead enrichment and submits a corresponding approval request in ApproveThis for the sales team to review. It automates the workflow to enhance lead management and ensure prompt approval decisions. *Note: Adjust your approval parameters in ApproveThis for optimal sales review.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Lead Enrichment
Triggers when a new lead enrichment has been processed.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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