ApproveThis manages your intelliHR Integration approvals.

Why HR Teams Need This Combo

Let's cut to the chase: HR teams using intelliHR already know their stuff. You're managing people data, compliance, and training programs while trying to keep the C-suite happy with analytics. But when every org change, new hire, or training request needs five different people to sign off? That's where things get sticky.

ApproveThis isn't another HR tool - it's the missing piece that handles the "get three approvals before doing anything" part of your workflow. When connected through Zapier, these two platforms turn your HR processes from "constantly chasing down managers" to "it just works."

How This Integration Actually Works

Think of ApproveThis as the bouncer at your HR club's door. intelliHR handles the guest list (employee data, training records, job changes), while ApproveThis makes sure only the VIPs (approved requests) get through. Through Zapier, they exchange real-time updates like:

• Auto-creating approval requests when new hires/training/job changes hit intelliHR
• Updating employee records in intelliHR the second approvals are finalized

The kicker? Approvers don't need intelliHR licenses. Perfect for cross-department sign-offs or external partners who shouldn't have full access to your HR system.

Real Scenarios Where This Matters

1. New Hire Paperwork That Doesn't Suck

Picture this: Your TA team adds a new candidate in intelliHR. Zapier instantly creates an ApproveThis request that routes to:

• Hiring manager (confirms offer details)
• IT (approves equipment budget)
• Legal (verifies contract terms)

Approval groups in ApproveThis ensure IT and Legal can review simultaneously, while the hiring manager signs off first. If someone's OOO, vacation delegation automatically reroutes to their backup.

2. Training Budgets That Don't Require 17 Emails

When a $5K leadership training gets added in intelliHR, ApproveThis:

• Checks if cost exceeds department budget using calculated fields
• Routes to department head + CFO if over threshold
• Auto-approves if under $1K and within guidelines

For companies scaling training programs, this means no more surprise budget fights at quarter-end.

3. Job Changes That Don't Haunt You Later

A promotion request in intelliHR triggers ApproveThis to:

• Require current manager + new director approval
• Cross-check against compensation bands
• Log every decision for compliance audits

HRBP teams in 200+ employee companies use this to prevent "But I never approved that salary bump!" messes.

What This Means for Different Teams

HR Ops: Become the Efficiency Heroes

Instead of playing middleman between Finance and department heads, you set up conditional workflows once. New benefit enrollment? Route based on location and plan type. Office relocation approval? Escalate to facilities + execs if over budget.

Finance: Keep Control Without Micromanaging

Set approval thresholds so you only see exceptions. $500 training request? Auto-approved. $15K new hire relocation? Hits your queue with all context attached. Real-time tracking means no more "Where's that P&L impact report?"

Department Heads: Approve Fast, Even Offline

Email-based approvals mean managers can OK requests from their phone between meetings. Sequential routing ensures the junior analyst isn't holding up the director's review.

Setting This Up Without IT Involvement

Here's the 4-step process even non-techy HR managers can handle:

1. Connect Through Zapier: Link your intelliHR account to ApproveThis (takes 2 minutes)
2. Pick Your Triggers: New hire? Training record? Job change?
3. Build Approval Rules: Who approves what, in which order, with which conditions
4. Test With Real Data: Use a current open req or training request as your guinea pig

Pro tip: Start with one process (like new hires) before scaling to all HR workflows.

Why This Beats Manual Processes or Native Tools

intelliHR's approval features are great for simple OKs. But when you need:

• Multi-level approvals across systems
• Conditional logic (e.g., "CFO only if over $10K")
• Audit trails that survive employee turnover

...that's where ApproveThis adds the muscle. Plus, keeping approvals separate from your core HR system means cleaner data and less user training.

Common Objections (And How to Shut Them Down)

"We Already Have Email Approvals"

Cool. How many approval emails got buried last quarter? ApproveThis adds deadlines, automatic reminders, and a central paper trail.

"Our Intranet Has an Approval Module"

Does it integrate with your HRIS? Handle conditional routing? Let approvers respond via email without logging in? Thought not.

"We're Too Small for This"

Companies under 100 employees use this to prep for scaling. Set approval rules now so you're not scrambling at 200 employees.

When to Consider Other Options

This integration isn't magic fairy dust. You might need something else if:

• All approvers already live in intelliHR daily
• Your approval chains never exceed one person
• You enjoy manually updating spreadsheets

But for growing teams that need structure without rigidity? This combo cuts approval cycle times by 60-80% based on typical deployments.

Getting Started Without the Sales Pitch

Best part? You don't need a big commitment to test this. Here's how smart teams roll it out:

• Phase 1: Automate one low-risk process (e.g., training requests under $1K)
• Phase 2: Add conditional rules for budget thresholds
• Phase 3: Expand to cross-functional approvals (HR + IT + Facilities)

Most companies see ROI within 45 days just from reduced follow-up emails and faster cycle times.

Your Move

If you're still manually routing HR approvals through Slack threads or CC'd emails, we need to talk. Register for ApproveThis and connect your intelliHR account in under an hour. Or book a 15-minute demo to see how teams at companies like yours cut approval delays by 83%.

Pro tip: Mention this article and we'll throw in free setup support for your first two workflows. Because nothing says "efficient approvals" like not having to beg IT for help.