HR leaders…you have your hands full.
Between talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, and workforce strategy, managing leaves of absence often feels like a separate (and completely derailing) job entirely.
And let’s be honest, leave management isn’t getting any easier. Laws are evolving, employee needs are shifting, and the complexity of coordinating pay, benefits, and compliance across multiple states is enough to make even the most seasoned HR professionals wake up in a cold sweat.
Most organizations turn to one of two solutions to manage leave.
- Spreadsheets…oh, those sweet sweet spreadsheets
- Software solutions…oh, those frustratingly ineffective software solutions.
Why are spreadsheets and legacy software solutions not easing the burden and supporting employees properly? Leave management is a dynamic, human-centered responsibility that manual processes and outdated tech simply can’t keep up with.
That’s why HR teams don’t just need a platform; they need a true partner. One that doesn’t just provide automation and a dashboard, but one that stands beside them, guiding, advising, and ensuring every leave is handled with precision and care.
More Than Leave Software: HR Needs Expertise In Their Corner
Your leave management software should automate as much of the leave management process as possible. After all, technology has streamlined everything from payroll to performance management.
But leave is different. It’s personal. It’s complex. And it requires a level of human insight that software alone can’t deliver.
HR can no longer be expected to go it alone.
As Tilt COO Taylor McLemore puts it, “Great intention doesn’t always get paired with great execution. And I think we need to give a ton of credit to HR teams because it’s not from a lack of trying to do the right thing the right way. It’s because leave is complex and really hard.”
The reality is that most HR leaders don’t have the tools and expertise at their disposal to navigate the ever-changing landscape of leave laws, unique employee situations, and the intricacies of coordinating benefits.
The modern leave landscape is nearly impossible to manage effectively without help.
That’s where the right software solution and partner make all the difference.
The Evolving Leave Law Landscape: Why HR Needs a True Partner
Leave policies are not static. Federal regulations, state mandates, and company policies are constantly shifting, creating a tangled web of compliance challenges.
When those changes hit, HR leaders can’t afford to rely on a platform that simply automates updates, because if you’ve ever read legislation (our condolences) you know there exists nuance and ambiguity when what you really need is certainty for your employees and organization.
“When the next state that is considering a paid family leave mandate moves that into law, and you have a question, the answer can’t be, ‘I don’t know, just trust the software,’” says Taylor. “The answer is, ‘Our leave experts have vetted how that law influences our approach to managing leave within our policy.’”
HR leaders should be focusing on strategy, culture, and people—not drowning in the details of every new legislative update across the country.
A true leave management partner provides clarity and expert-backed guidance, ensuring compliance without guesswork.
The Human Side of Leave & Why Software Alone Isn’t Enough
For employees, taking a leave of absence isn’t just about paperwork and policies. It’s often one of the most emotional and challenging moments of their lives.
Whether it’s welcoming a new child, recovering from an illness, or grieving a loss, these experiences are deeply personal. And when HR professionals are tasked with managing these leaves, they need a software solution that streamlines the streamlineable, but they also need human support for these human moments.
“Imagine an employee experiencing a parental leave that turns into a bereavement leave. We don’t think that’s the moment for software,” Taylor notes. “We think that’s the moment for humans to step in and extend a hand during what might be one of the hardest, if not the hardest moment of their life.”
HR teams work tirelessly to create a positive employee experience, but without the right support, employees can still feel neglected when it matters most.
A leave of absence is a foundational moment in an employee’s journey. One that can strengthen or weaken their relationship with the company. That’s why having a leave management partner who understands both compliance and compassion is critical.
Beyond Software: Tilt Is Your Leave Management Partner
At Tilt, we believe that leave management isn’t just about compliance and efficiency; it’s about people. We’re not just another software provider because leave management isn’t just another responsibility.
We operate an extension of your HR team to keep you as involved as you want to be while knowing your people are covered. Our blend of technology and human expertise ensures that HR leaders and their teams aren’t left navigating leave complexities alone.
Tilt delivers:
- Expert Guidance: Personalized leave plans and 1-1 support for HR and employees puts organizations at ease.
- Compassionate Support: Employees aren’t just case numbers; they’re humans facing major life moments. We ensure they receive the 1-1 care they deserve should they need it.
- Seamless Compliance: No more second-guessing leave laws; our team of leave law experts provides clear, confident adherence to the latest regulations
- HR Team Empowerment: We work alongside HR professionals, helping them execute their leave policies with confidence and ease.
- Optimal Oversight: By syncing with your HRIS and storing all leave data under one digital roof, Tilt provides the control and visibility you need to ensure operations run smoothly and accurately.
This is why Tilt exists. Not just as a tool that removes the burden of leave from your plate, which we’re happy to do and understand is a pretty big win on it’s own, but as a trusted partner in making leave management stress-free, compliant, and supportive for you, your team, and employees alike.
Because when you have the right partner, you’re not just keeping up…you’re leading the way.
About Tilt
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.
