INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT.

Abstract

This paper explored Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management in Nigerian tertiary institutions for Effective Management. Depending on secondary data obtained from recognized online and print resources. The paper concluded that enhanced recruitment and talent acquisition, improved performance management, automation of routine hr tasks, predictive workforce planning, enhanced employee engagement and retention, data-driven decision making and contribution to institutional sustainability are benefits of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into human resources management (HRM) in Nigerian tertiary institutions, limited technological infrastructure, high cost of implementation, lack of skilled personnel, data privacy and security concerns, resistance to change, algorithmic bias and ethical issues and regulatory and policy gaps are the challenges hindering integration of AI into human resources management of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the paper recommends; strengthening technological infrastructure in tertiary institutions, provide capacity-building and training, implement data privacy and security measures, adopt ethical AI and mitigate bias, foster change management and stakeholder engagement, develop policy and regulatory frameworks, promote cost-effective and scalable AI solutions and align AI deployment with sustainable development goals (SDGS).