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Chase Managers to Approve Timesheets Before Payroll Runs

Late timesheet approvals delay payroll. Remind managers with outstanding approvals as the payroll cutoff approaches so everyone gets paid on time.

difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult Timesheets are approved before the payroll cutoff, preventing delays and payroll corrections.
  1. 1

    Check Approval Status

    Add a Schedule Trigger before each payroll cutoff and a Code node finding unapproved timesheets.

  2. 2

    Identify the Manager

    Add a step mapping each pending timesheet to its approving manager.

  3. 3

    Send the Reminder

    Add a Slack node listing each manager's outstanding approvals with the cutoff time.

  4. 4

    Escalate Near Cutoff

    Add a final reminder to HR for anything still unapproved close to the deadline.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and leave a test timesheet unapproved. Confirm the reminder fires.

Frequently asked questions

What if a manager is away?

Route their approvals to a backup approver so payroll isn't held up.

Can I confirm when done?

Post a confirmation once all timesheets are approved so payroll can proceed.

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