Employers can use AI to transform many internal human resources processes. However, as of 2026 it won’t replace HR entirely. Instead, what the technology will do is automate many administrative and data analysis tasks. This will help HR professionals to take a more data-driven and strategic approach to their work, while also having more free time to focus on essential business objectives.
There are many immediate advantages to artificial intelligence that employers can use. The technology can:
- Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling interviews, processing paperwork, and even scanning through CVs of job applicants
- Analyse large datasets of internal business documents, recruitment needs, or for predicting workforce needs
- Screen CVs to make hiring processes more efficient, manage benefits, or track HR compliance needs
This use of AI can limit, or remove, repetitive processes that would otherwise take HR professionals many hours or days to complete. It can help to save businesses time and money, as well as making daily operations more streamlined and professional.