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The role of AI in HCM and why Oracle HCM leads
Sept. 19, 2025 · Authored by Meghan Loomis, Nathaniel Pease
Artificial intelligence (AI) in human capital systems serves as a differentiator as organizations worldwide face evolving workforce dynamics, talent shortages and the need for data-backed decision-making. Human capital management (HCM) systems have always been repositories for employee data and facilitators of basic human resources (HR) processes. AI has now transformed these platforms into ecosystems of learning, predicting and adapting. Instead of simply tracking employee performance after the fact, AI-enabled HCM systems can identify patterns that predict future performance, engagement levels and even retention risks.
Transforming talent acquisition
The first frontier where AI is making a profound impact is talent acquisition as it is streamlining and reshaping how organizations attract, assess and engage with candidates.
Automation and intelligent candidate matching
AI is improving the efficiency in talent acquisition processes through sophisticated automation. Organizations can now sort through large volumes of resumes using AI algorithms to identify the most qualified candidates for specific positions. Modern technology in HCM systems also helps drive efficiency in scheduling, with AI transcribing and analyzing interviews to extract insights and propose follow-up questions. This feature extends to resume screening, where AI systems can analyze job descriptions and compare them against databases of successful past postings to identify key phrases, skills and requirements that resonate with desired candidates.
Candidate experience and communication
AI chatbots transform organizational recruitment by automating repetitive tasks, providing instant responses to candidate inquiries and enhancing the overall candidate experience through natural language processing capabilities that enable 24/7 presence to answer questions and schedule interviews. Systems with AI also enable personalized communication with candidates by automating sending interview questions and invites, rejection emails and feedback.
