For HR teams, managing leaves of absence can be one of the most complex and time-consuming aspects of employee support, especially when relying on manual processes.
At Nicolet National Bank, Total Rewards Manager Liz Lehman knows this all too well.
With her 29 years of HR experience she’s seen firsthand how traditional leave management systems fall short. But with the integration of Tilt and Paycor, her team has taken a significant step forward in streamlining operations, reducing manual work, and improving visibility.
The Challenge: Manual Processes, No Visibility, and Limited Communication
Before implementing Tilt, managing leaves at Nicolet National Bank meant navigating a web of disconnected systems and spreadsheets.
“All leaves were processed through manual forms,” she explained. “There was no tracking of due dates, no automated tracking of leave used or remaining, and very limited communication with managers or employees on leave.”
This lack of structure created inefficiencies for her team and confusion for employees, especially when it came to syncing leave data with payroll systems.
“Our HR team had to manually update employee time cards,” she said. “It was a slow and error-prone process.”
The Solution: A Strategic Integration to Power Self-Service
Nicolet National Bank turned to Tilt because they were seeking to simplify and modernize the leave management process from start to finish. Once Tilt established its integration with Paycor, it brought even more automation and certainty into their workflow.
“Our goal was to streamline leave, improve reporting, and create more of a self-service process for employees,” she said.
“Tilt also gave us the potential to eliminate redundant tasks by integrating directly with Paycor.”
The implementation process was “very easy,” she added. After sharing their information, the Tilt team configured the system and ensured it aligned with their internal policies.
The Results: Time Savings and Operational Relief
One of the biggest wins since going live with the Tilt and Paycor integration? No more manual employee data entry.
“I no longer have to manually enter all of the employee info,” she noted. “Tilt has saved me a ton of time on reviewing leave requests, preparing responses, and tracking leave.”
The time savings and reduced admin burden are undeniable. Thanks to the Paycor integration employee data flows directly into Tilt, removing countless layers of HR administrative headaches.
A Step in the Right Direction for Leave Management
For many HR leaders, managing employee leaves is a behind-the-scenes burden that eats up hours, introduces risk, and too often leaves employees without the clarity or support they need during critical life moments.
Nicolet National Bank’s journey with Tilt and Paycor shows there’s a better way.
By embracing integrated, tech-forward leave management, Liz and her team were able to reclaim time, improve accuracy, and create a more responsive process for both administrators and employees.
Instead of being stuck in reactive mode, they’re now able to operate more strategically, with less friction and more confidence.
“I’ve saved a ton of time on administering leave,” she shared. “And now that the data flows directly from Paycor to Tilt, it’s taken even more off my plate.”
For HR teams still stuck in the weeds of manual processes, Liz’s experience is a powerful reminder: modernization doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be intentional. With the right partners and a commitment to streamlining outdated systems, HR leaders can finally get back to focusing on the work that matters most, supporting their people.
If your team is still navigating leave through forms and files, now might be the time to rethink what’s possible.
Tilt is leading the charge in all things leave of absence management through easy-to-use tech and human touch. Since 2017, our proprietary platform and Empathy Warriors have been helping customers make leave not suck by eliminating administrative burdens, keeping companies compliant, and providing a truly positive and supportive leave of absence experience for their people.
