Tartan’s Product Update — February 2023

Hello there,

Welcome back to our February 2023 product update. This month, we’re introducing a foundational capability that strengthens how enterprises securely exchange employee data with external platforms—TartanNodes.

As organizations increasingly rely on HRMS and payroll systems as the source of truth, the need for a secure, scalable, and consent-driven data gateway has never been greater. TartanNodes is built to address exactly that.

Introducing TartanNodes

A single API to integrate with any HRMS

In data communication networks, a node refers to a point of connection where data flows intersect. TartanNodes brings this concept into the HR and payroll ecosystem—acting as a unified gateway between a company’s HRMS and the services that depend on employee data.

With TartanNodes, businesses can securely access and share employee data in bulk through a single API, regardless of the underlying HRMS or payroll system in use.

How TartanNodes works

TartanNodes connects directly to a company’s HRMS or payroll system through a secure, authenticated, and consented gateway.

• Access is approved by HR administrators or CXOs

• Data sharing is governed through explicit consent

• Employee data is exchanged in a structured, reliable format

• Updates flow in real time rather than periodic uploads

This ensures that vendors and service providers always operate on accurate, current information—without manual intervention.

What problems does TartanNodes solve?

TartanNodes is designed to eliminate friction across HR, finance, and vendor workflows by addressing key operational challenges:

• Reduces HR effort
  Saves time spent on manual data reconciliation and repeated file sharing.

• Enables bulk onboarding
  Allows services and vendors to onboard employee data at scale through a single integration.

• Delivers real-time updates
  Ensures vendors receive the latest employee data as it changes, not outdated snapshots.

• Two-way consent management
  Supports consent at both the HR/admin level and the individual employee level.

• Secure data transfer
  Protects sensitive employee information through controlled, authenticated data exchanges.

• Payroll-linked use cases
  Enables scenarios such as EMI deductions at source during payroll processing.

Why it matters

As employee data becomes central to lending, benefits, insurance, and financial services, enterprises need infrastructure that is secure, consent-first, and scalable.

TartanNodes lays the foundation for:

• Cleaner HR–vendor integrations

• Faster onboarding of employee-facing services

• Reduced operational risk

• Stronger trust between employers, employees, and service providers

This release marks an important step in building interoperable, consent-driven infrastructure around HRMS and payroll systems. More enhancements are on the way as we continue expanding HRMS connectivity and employee data intelligence across platforms.