International Journal of Economics, Commerce, and Management
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Economics, Commerce, and Management

Reinventing Human Resource Management Through Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review of Drivers, Barriers, and Outcomes

Wayan Arya Paramarta (Unknown)
Ni Ketut Laswitarni (Unknown)
Putu Mela Ratini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2025

Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Human Resource Management (HRM) is accelerating and reshaping how organizations attract, develop, manage, and retain talent. Despite abundant case examples and growing practitioner interest, academic findings remain fragmented regarding the antecedents (drivers), impediments (barriers), and organizational effects (outcomes) of AI-based HR transformation. This paper presents a PRISMA-guided systematic literature review of 112 peer-reviewed articles (2015–2025) to synthesize empirical and conceptual evidence on AI in HRM. Results identify three primary drivers: technological capability, strategic alignment, and a data-driven culture; three critical barriers: ethical concerns (bias, privacy, and transparency), skill and capability gaps, and resistance to change; and three outcome clusters: operational efficiency, enhanced employee experience, and elevated strategic HR contribution. We propose a socio-technical conceptual framework that models drivers moderated by barriers to outcomes, and we advance a research agenda focused on ethical governance, human–AI collaboration, capability measurement, and longitudinal evaluation. The review contributes to theory by integrating socio-technical and dynamic capability  perspectives and provides actionable guidance for HR leaders on responsible AI adoption.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJECM

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Social Sciences

Description

Topics in this journal relate to any aspect of management, but are not limited to the following topics: Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Public Sector Management, Operational Management, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Management ...