Strategic Human Resource Management and Employee Engagement in Enhancing Lecturer Performance at Private Higher Education Institutions in South Sumatra

Dasmadi Dasmadi (STIE Aprin Palembang)
Yunita Niqrisah Dwi Pratiwi (Universitas Boyolali)

Journal of Exploratory Dynamic Problems
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026): Vol.3 No. 4 2026

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) plays an important role in strengthening employee engagement and improving lecturer performance in higher education. This study examines the relationship between strategic human resource management, employee engagement, and lecturer performance at private higher education institutions in South Sumatra. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey of lecturers, with data analyzed through descriptive statistics and inferential analysis to examine the relationships among the variables. The findings indicate that effective strategic human resource management is associated with stronger employee engagement, while higher levels of engagement are associated with improved lecturer performance. The results also suggest that employee engagement contributes to the relationship between SHRM and lecturer performance by encouraging greater commitment, motivation, and involvement in academic activities. This study highlights the importance of aligning human resource practices with institutional strategies to support sustainable lecturer performance.