Move Over HR, AI Is the New Recruiter!

• Job postings mentioning AI skills in HR have surged ahead of other listings, underscoring the importance of AI in shaping the future landscape of HR.

• AI innovators in HR are actively looking to hire talent that can unlock a more personalized and scalable employee experience.

• Oracle shines among traditional data science skills, highlighting the interplay between traditional HR tools and newer data-driven approaches.

As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt new fields, the realm of human resources is following suit. Recent research by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) reveals that organizations at the forefront of AI utilization are notably inclined to seek and employ individuals with expertise in AI-related roles and skills within the HR domain. In partnership with i4cp, we explore the widespread adoption of AI in HR, the distinctive aspects of organizations investing in AI, and the specific types of HR professionals they are recruiting.

The surge in AI-related job postings marks a pivotal shift in the industry's landscape. Organizations are increasingly seeking AI-savvy HR professionals to streamline processes and leverage AI for enhanced talent management, recruitment, and employee engagement.

i4cp's generative AI maturity model delineates three distinct categories of organizations concerning their AI maturity. First are the AI Innovators, actively incorporating AI into their HR processes. Next are the AI Enquirers, demonstrating curiosity about the technology but not yet taking concrete steps toward integration. Lastly, there are the AI Laggards, organizations yet to make any moves toward integrating AI into their business operations.

Looking at Revelio Labs’ job posting data highlights a distinct focus on skill acquisition and expertise among AI Innovator organizations compared to AI Laggards in their HR functions. The period between January and October 2023 revealed that AI Innovators are hiring HR skills related to compensation and benefits, professional services, project management, and software solutions. These skills align with the evolving technology landscape, enabling a more personalized and scalable employee experience.

i4cp’s survey data also differentiates between organizations that are actively hiring AI roles within the HR profession and those that are not. Just like AI Innovators, these organizations also seek to buy more AI capabilities from the jobs market. They are more focused on Data Management and Information Technologies and have been hunting for skills to build more technical and analytical functions. On the flip side, companies not hiring for AI-specific roles were more likely to be hiring for more traditional HR skills.

i4cp’s research has repeatedly shown that the transformation of HR from a transactional practice to a strategic one is dependent upon HR’s ability to turn data into meaningful business insights. Using our jobs market data, we have identified the top skills hirers sought when it comes to data and HR. Interestingly, topping the list of these skills is Oracle, which is not part of the traditional data science pipeline. This highlights the interplay between traditional HR tools and newer approaches to data-driven decision-making.

i4cp and Revelio Labs will continue following the latest trends in AI to deliver valuable insights to HR professionals. In this dynamic environment, embracing AI-related skills is not just a new development but a business necessity for the future of human capital management.