The article is devoted to the study of strategic aspects of human resources management in the context of European integration. The study focuses on innovative approaches to human resources management that will help to increase its efficiency and compliance with European standards. In particular, the need for staff development and the introduction of digital technologies in HR is discussed. The key aspects of HRM standards in the public service in the European Union that can be revealed through the career model, gender approach and their integration into policies and programs are considered. The paper notes that Ukraine, as a candidate for EU accession, should implement European standards of public administration. In particular, this means that Ukrainian civil servants must understand the approaches and procedures of the EU supranational bodies, have in-depth knowledge of EU law in their field, and manage the full cycle of its implementation - analyze inconsistencies, develop changes with an impact assessment, consult with key stakeholders, develop the necessary legislation, apply project management for its implementation after adoption, and assess its impact during implementation. Among the hard skills for Ukrainian civil servants, knowledge of English and other EU languages is important, and among the soft skills, it is important to have a "customer focus" in their professional activities. The article notes that the public service HR management strategy should be developed on the basis of the public service strategy, taking into account the analysis of the current situation, when formulating the objectives of HR policy and specific measures and recommendations of experts. This process is cyclical and dynamic, since the HRM strategy should be in line with changes in policy, legislation and social requirements.
The article determines that European standards of HR management in the public service may differ from Ukrainian standards in terms of the level of professional training and development of personnel, their ethical behavior, transparency and openness of procedures, as well as the system of evaluation and incentives.
