STIP & performance management software

Incentive plans that are fair, fast and auditable

Custom Short-Term Incentive Plan software with KPI scorecards, appraisal workflows, calibration, disciplinary management and automated incentive calculation — built around your rules and connected to your HRMS and payroll.

  • Configurable by HR
  • Full audit trail
  • HRMS & payroll ready
STIP SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Replace incentive spreadsheets with one clear system

TECHTARN builds custom STIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) software and performance management systems for enterprises worldwide. We bring KPI scorecards, appraisal workflows and automated incentive calculation into one platform that HR teams and managers actually enjoy using.

Managing incentives in spreadsheets is slow and error-prone. Our incentive management software replaces manual work with configurable scorecards, transparent calculations and approved payout files — so employees understand how performance turns into reward, and HR can run the whole cycle with confidence.

Every system is built around your process as custom software, connected to your HRMS and payroll through API integration, and can sit alongside your ERP, CRM and learning platform so training, sales and performance data line up.

  • No more spreadsheet payouts

    Scores, weightings, thresholds and caps are calculated by the system the same way for everyone, every cycle.

  • HR controls the rules

    HR admins configure scorecards, weightings and approval chains themselves, without waiting for developers.

  • Transparent for employees

    People see their KPIs, progress and how their score turns into reward, which builds trust in the plan.

  • Audit-ready by design

    Every score change, approval and payout is logged with who did it and when.

  • Connected to HR and payroll

    Employee data comes from your HRMS and approved payouts flow straight to payroll.

INTERACTIVE · HOW A PAYOUT IS CALCULATED

From KPI scores to incentive payout

An example plan you can play with. Change the weights and results to see the weighted score, the payout curve and the final amount. Your plan rules will differ — we build the system around them.

KPIWeight %Result vs target
Revenue vs target
Customer satisfaction
Safety incidents
Project delivery on time

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Weighted score

Each KPI result × its weight, added together.

Payout curve (example rules)

Below 80% pays nothing; 80% pays half the target; 100% pays target; the payout is capped at 150%.

Payout multiplier0%
Incentive payout$0

Example only — the threshold, cap and modifier here are illustrative. Your plan's real rules are configured in the system and shown with the working on every payout.

MODULES

Every module your STIP system needs

Use them together as a full performance platform, or pick the modules you need.

Module 1 of 6

KPI scorecards

Configurable scorecard templates by role, department and period, with weighted KPIs, targets, actuals and evidence.

  • Scorecard builder for HR admins
  • Weighted KPIs with targets and stretch goals
  • Cascading company, team and individual goals
  • Monthly or quarterly check-ins
Module 2 of 6

Appraisal workflows

Self-review, manager and second-manager reviews with approval chains, comments and sign-off.

  • Self, manager and matrix reviews
  • Configurable approval chains
  • Rating scales and competencies
  • Digital sign-off and reminders
Module 3 of 6

Calibration

Compare ratings across teams, spot outliers and adjust fairly before results are final.

  • Distribution and bell-curve views
  • Side-by-side team comparison
  • Adjustment notes and audit trail
  • Lock results after calibration
Module 4 of 6

Incentive calculator

Automated STIP calculation from performance scores, plan rules, company modifiers and budget caps.

  • Thresholds, targets and caps
  • Company and team modifiers
  • Pro-rating for joiners and leavers
  • Budget forecasting and what-ifs
Module 5 of 6

Disciplinary management

Case creation, evidence upload, hearing records and outcomes, fully auditable and linked to the employee record.

  • Case intake and categorisation
  • Evidence and document upload
  • Hearing scheduling and minutes
  • Outcomes, warnings and appeals
Module 6 of 6

HR dashboards & reports

Executive view of performance distribution, payout forecasts and trends across departments and locations.

  • Performance distribution charts
  • Payout forecast vs budget
  • Department and location drill-down
  • Exports for finance and the board
INFOGRAPHIC · THE PERFORMANCE CYCLE

One system for the whole year

A STIP is not a once-a-year spreadsheet. Goals are set, tracked, reviewed, calibrated and paid in a cycle — and every stage feeds the next. Tap a stage on the wheel to see what happens.

Stage 1 of 6

Goal setting

Company goals cascade to teams and individuals, with weightings agreed and signed.

Stage 2 of 6

Mid-year review

Check-ins on progress, with goals updated if the business changes.

Stage 3 of 6

Year-end appraisal

Self-review, manager review and evidence against each KPI.

Stage 4 of 6

Calibration

HR and leaders compare ratings across teams for fairness.

Stage 5 of 6

Incentive calculation

Scores, plan rules, modifiers and caps turn ratings into payouts.

Stage 6 of 6

Approval & payout

Finance approves the payout file and it goes to payroll.

STIPannual cycle
INFOGRAPHIC · APPROVAL WORKFLOW

From self-review to payroll

Each review moves through an approval chain you configure. Everyone sees where it is, and every step is logged.

  1. EmployeeSelf-review submitted
  2. Line managerReview and rating
  3. Second managerMatrix input
  4. HR calibrationRatings adjusted fairly
  5. FinancePayout approved
  6. PayrollPaid with salary
BEFORE & AFTER

Spreadsheets vs STIP software

What changes when incentives move out of spreadsheets and email into one system.

Spreadsheets & emailSTIP software
Payout calculation

Manual formulas, copied between files

Automatic, same rules for everyone

Version control

Several files, unclear which is final

One system, one source of truth

Approvals

Email chains and printed sign-offs

Workflow with digital sign-off

Audit trail

Hard to prove who changed what

Every change logged with name and time

Employee visibility

Results shared at the end, if at all

Live scorecards and progress

Payroll handover

Re-typed into payroll

Approved file sent to payroll

DISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT

Disciplinary cases, handled properly

Disciplinary matters need a fair, consistent and documented process. Our disciplinary management module records every case from first report to final outcome — evidence, interviews, hearing minutes, warnings and appeals — linked to the employee record and kept confidential by role.

Where your policy links conduct to performance or incentive eligibility, the system applies it automatically, so outcomes and payouts always match.

  1. Report
  2. Investigate
  3. Hearing
  4. Outcome
  5. Appeal
  6. Closed & archived
🔒 Role-based access📎 Evidence vault🕒 Time-stamped record
PROCESS

How we build your STIP system

Five stages, tested with your real data and your HR team throughout.

  1. Discovery

    KPI structure, appraisal cycle, incentive rules and HR workflows documented.

  2. Configuration

    Scorecard templates, approval chains and calculation logic built to your spec.

  3. Build

    Iterative — HR tests each module with real data before we move to the next.

  4. UAT

    A full cycle tested with HR and line managers before production rollout.

  5. Training & support

    Admin and manager training, user guides and ongoing support.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every STIP platform includes

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  • Configurable KPI scorecard builder
  • Multi-level appraisal workflow
  • Disciplinary case management
  • Automated incentive calculation
  • Payout approval and history
  • Executive reporting dashboard
  • HRMS and payroll integration
  • Admin training and documentation
FAQ

STIP software FAQs

Answers to the questions HR and finance teams ask us most.

What is a STIP?
A Short-Term Incentive Plan pays a bonus, usually yearly or quarterly, based on how an employee, their team and the company performed against agreed KPIs. STIP software runs the whole cycle — goals, reviews, calculation and payout — in one place.
Can we configure the KPI weightings ourselves?
Yes — the scorecard builder is designed for HR admins to configure and update weightings, targets and templates without developer involvement.
Does it handle matrix reporting?
Yes — appraisal workflows support primary and secondary manager input with configurable weightings for each.
How is the incentive calculated?
You define the rules: KPI weightings, rating scales, thresholds, caps, company or team modifiers and pro-rating. The system applies them consistently and shows the working. Try the example calculator above.
Can it integrate with our payroll and HRMS?
Yes — we integrate with most HRMS and payroll platforms via API or file export, and with Active Directory for sign-in. See our API integration services.
Does it include disciplinary management?
Yes. Cases, evidence, hearings, outcomes and appeals are recorded against the employee with a full audit trail, and can be linked to performance reviews where your policy requires it.
Is it suitable for Fiji and Pacific region businesses?
Yes — we have built STIP and HR systems for Pacific enterprises, including FNPF-compliant leave and payroll rules.
Can employees see their own scorecards?
Yes. Employees can see their KPIs, check-in notes and progress during the year, with access controlled by role.
Can it be hosted on our own servers?
Yes. We can deploy on your own servers or private cloud, or host it for you on secure cloud infrastructure.
Do you provide support after launch?
Yes — admin and manager training, user guides and ongoing maintenance and support for each appraisal cycle.
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