THE TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70301/SBS.MONO.2026.1.4Keywords:
artificial intelligence, human resource management, workforce transformation, HR analytics, algorithmic governance, strategic human resource management, AI-human collaboration.Abstract
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR), characterized by data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics, introduced many changes in the organizational landscape, and human resources management was at the midst of that change. The effects of such conversion where not limited to processes, but it reached all HRM functions from competency and team building to people strategies that affect the whole organization. Since AI is considered the primary driver of the 4IR, revealing its impact on HRM and the ramifications of HR adoption on the organization despite the tough ethical concerns would be indispensable. This paper will examine the AI's influence on the main functions of HR: talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and people strategies, focusing on the effects of such embracement on daily operations, interactions, and results. However, this relationship is not flawless; it involves many risks, such as bias, data privacy, and misleading outputs. Overcoming these challenges, the author suggests a refined model that includes periodical checks and audits with human oversight following stern security protocols to reach a trusted, fair, and sustainable technology that provides real value for individuals, teams, businesses, and societies. All that was stated before leads to a core question: what is the best way for humans and AI to work together to achieve better results for both individuals and organizations? Bringing AI into HRM is not just about a nice add-on to the existing systems; it is a foundational matter that creates a big burden on HR professionals to attain a balance between innovation and the core human values.
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