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Humans Vs Machines: who will win the future of human resource management
7/10/2025 11:00:37 PM
SHAHID AHMED HAKLA POONCHI

Walk into any modern office today and you’ll see a curious coexistence — warm smiles greeting visitors at the reception desk, a team leader mentoring a new recruit in the corner, and somewhere in the background, an algorithm quietly screening resumes or drafting the next employee engagement survey.
It’s fascinating to think about how far we’ve come. Not too long ago, Human Resource Management was mostly about endless paperwork, face-to-face interviews, long onboarding sessions, and plenty of coffee-fueled conversations about people and performance. Fast forward to today, and we have AI-powered chatbots answering leave queries at 2 AM, algorithms shortlisting thousands of applicants in seconds, and predictive tools telling managers which employees might be planning to quit — even before they do.
Clearly, AI is here to stay. But as we lean deeper into this tech-driven era, an important question looms large for everyone pursuing a career in HR — including students like me: Can AI actually replace HR? Or are there parts of people management that technology will never truly master?
• How AI is Changing the Face of HR
There’s no denying that AI has brought undeniable benefits to HR. Take recruitment, for instance — once a marathon of scanning resumes and scheduling calls. Now, companies like Unilever have made headlines by using AI video interviews to hire fresh graduates. Candidates record responses on their phones while an AI tool analyzes their tone, choice of words, and even micro-expressions to predict traits like curiosity and resilience.
It’s efficient, yes — but also convenient for applicants, who no longer need to travel for multiple early-stage interviews.
Then there’s the rise of HR chatbots — digital assistants like Mya or Olivia that answer repetitive queries about company policies, reimbursement claims, or leave balances. A few years ago, an employee wanting to check their remaining paid leave might have waited for the HR rep to reply to their email the next day. Today, an AI bot does it instantly, any time of day.
Companies like IBM have taken this even further, using AI to generate “retention risk scores” — a data-driven prediction of which employees might be planning to leave. This lets managers intervene early, offering growth opportunities, pay adjustments, or simply listening to concerns.
• AI in Learning and Development
Even employee training is evolving. Personalized learning paths powered by AI have replaced one-size-fits-all workshops. Platforms like LinkedIn Learning or Coursera for Business now recommend courses tailored to each employee’s skills and career goals. Imagine an employee wanting to move from marketing to data analytics — AI can map out what they should learn next, track progress, and suggest real-time improvements.
• Why AI Alone Falls Short
Yet, for all its efficiency and scale, AI can’t replicate everything HR does. Imagine this: an employee breaks down in tears because of burnout, or a team is torn apart by conflict. Can an algorithm console them, understand unspoken fears, or resolve an emotional feud? Of course not.
Let’s not forget the well-known cautionary tale of Amazon. The company once built an AI recruitment tool that turned out to be biased against women — simply because the data it was trained on favored male-dominated resumes. Despite all its computing power, the tool failed to see the bigger picture of diversity and fairness.
Empathy, cultural sensitivity, ethics — these aren’t lines of code you can just upload into a bot.
Performance appraisals are another example. Sure, AI can track how many sales calls someone made or how many deadlines they met. But when it comes to motivating an employee, giving honest but kind feedback, or inspiring them to grow — that’s where the human element shines through.
• The Human Factor: Real Stories
Ask any good HR manager about their work, and you’ll hear stories — not just about payroll and policies, but about people. I recently spoke to a senior HR executive at a leading MNC in India who shared how AI flagged an employee as a “low performer.” But a one-on-one conversation revealed that the employee was struggling due to a family crisis. Together, they adjusted targets and offered flexible work arrangements — something a bot could never have done compassionately.
These moments remind us that while machines can process patterns, they don’t feel human pain, hope, or potential.
• Global Reality: Different Speeds, Same Dilemma
The pace at which AI is transforming HR also differs around the world. In Silicon Valley or European tech hubs, smart algorithms are becoming routine. In developing regions like South Asia or Africa, many companies still rely heavily on face-to-face hiring, local networking, and personal trust.
Even cultural context matters. In Japan, where lifetime employment and deep interpersonal loyalty are still valued, employees may feel uncomfortable interacting with faceless bots for sensitive HR concerns.
Meanwhile, in the Middle East, strict labor laws and local customs mean HR automation must align with region-specific nuances, like gender segregation or sponsorship rules for expats.
• New Rules for a Human-AI Partnership
Instead of asking if AI will replace HR, perhaps the better question is: How can AI and HR work together? The future isn’t about humans versus machines — it’s about humans plus machines.
Here’s how this partnership will unfold:
• Goodbye Repetition, Hello Strategy: By taking over tedious tasks — like payroll processing or basic policy queries — AI gives HR professionals time to focus on strategy, culture-building, and people development.
• Data-Driven Decisions, Human Oversight: People analytics can help managers make fairer, more informed decisions — but humans must still interpret insights with empathy and ethics.
• New Roles for HR Professionals: Tomorrow’s HR leaders will need to be data-literate, tech-savvy, and comfortable with AI. Roles like People Analytics Manager, Employee Experience Designer, or AI Ethics Officer are becoming more common.
• Balancing Automation and Inclusion: The challenge is to prevent technology from dehumanizing work. Smart companies will ensure AI supports diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging.
The Mindset Tomorrow’s HR Leaders Need
As MBA students stepping into this evolving world, we must prepare for this shift. We should embrace AI, but also protect the heart of HR — its human core. Because at the end of the day, no matter how advanced technology becomes, employees will always crave authentic connections, recognition, and care.
After all, when someone joins a company, they don’t remember the chatbot that sent their offer letter — they remember the human who welcomed them, guided them, and believed in them.
So, can AI replace HR? No — but it can certainly transform it. Used wisely, AI will empower HR to be more strategic, inclusive, and impactful than ever before.
Machines may handle data. But only people can handle people.
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