Analyzing the Role of Technology-Driven Recruitment Systems in Enhancing Talent Acquisition Effectiveness: The Moderating Role of Digital HR Practices in Private

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of technology on recruitment effectiveness with a special focus on the moderating role of digital HR systems in private hospitals of Erbil. It aims to explore valuable connections, enhance hiring processes,  and offer guidance on optimizing human resource technology within the healthcare environment.

The methodology used in this research is a quantitative study with 204 questionnaires distributed to 21 private hospitals. Data analysis was conducted using correlation and moderation analysis via the PROCESS macro in SPSS. Using the interaction effect model, the study controlled for factors that could lead to inaccurate results, as it employed the model to explore the relationships among technology-driven recruitment systems, talent acquisition effectiveness, and digital human resource practices.

The study found that the insignificant correlation between talent acquisition, digital HR practices, and technology-driven recruiting tools. The interaction between digital HR practices and recruiting systems explained an additional 2.23% of variance in talent acquisition effectiveness (R2 change = 0.0223). this indicating that Digital HR practices moderate the relationship, highlighting their significance in enhancing the impact of recruitment technology in Erbil's private hospitals. The insignificant correlation of these variables may reflect the limited use of technology due to low technology adoption, inadequate digital infrastructure, and resistance to change.