Human Resource Analytics on Talent Acquisition: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Purpose: Human Resource (HR) analytics that can effectively and efficiently evaluate data related to people for improved decision-making and gradually gaining momentum in HR management. Talent Acquisition (TA) is a strategic process used by HR to analyze long-term talent needs in the context of business goals. Therefore, HR analytics performs data analysis to make appropriate decisions and identify talent. The purpose of the study is to understand the potential of HR analytics and Talent Acquisition through existing literature.Methodology: A total of 50 articles related to HR analytics and talent acquisition were collected from 2011 to 2022 from the Scopus database. Review to identify the challenges and opportunities in both HR analytics and Talent acquisition for getting a competitive edge in the HR ecosystem.Findings: The study systematically reviews existing literature on HR analytics and talent acquisition. Understanding the importance of HR analytics on talent acquisition and promoting better career growth for HR professionals. It was found that HR analytics and talent acquisition lead to making efficiency and effectiveness, organizational performance, and drive to the talent acquisition strategy.Implication: Organizations have the chance to strengthen their company while achieving measurable business outcomes and analytics capabilities through talent acquisition. In organizations, the paper guides HR managers on utilising talent acquisition through HR analytics. HRA offers a method to produce analytics findings supported by evidence to enhance operational efficiency and people-related data, and ultimately influence the business strategy.