Artificial intelligence in recruitment: from process automation to strategic role of HR

The rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies is significantly changing work with staff and transforming the recruitment processes particularly. The study pro-vides a detailed analysis for how AI affects the latest recruiting practices: it examines the effects on the speed and quality of hiring, cost optimization, and increased accuracy of management decisions, as well as discusses the associated ethical risks and change of the professional role of HR specialists. The work is based on the combination of different research approaches, including the study of scientific and applied publications, the analysis for corporate cases of Russian and international companies and comparison of the results of the algorithmic tools introduction. This method allows combining theoretical provisions with real practices and demonstrates the specific consequences of integrating AI into selection procedures. The study examines the technologies used in recruitment in detail, including candidate tracking systems, chatbots, automated resume analysis models, and behavioral assessment algorithms. Their impact on key performance indicators is assessed: timing of job closures, cost of hiring, quality of recruitment, and job satisfaction. The practical significance of the work lies in the development of the recommendations for responsible and sustainable use of AI in HR.

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