Job postings for HR roles that require artificial intelligence skills had a 66% growth rate as of 2024, as the growth in generative AI roles across non-tech industries has jumped a staggering 800% rise since 2022.

HR job functions had the fastest AI growth, despite only two per cent of HR job postings requiring AI skills, according to the latest report from labour market intelligence firm Lightcast.

Its growth is driven primarily by frontline roles rather than management positions.

"Unlike other functions where AI adoption flows from leadership down (with high demand for managers and lower demand for less-senior workers), HR's transformation is more balanced," the report read.

"AI demand is concentrated in operational roles like recruiting and training, requiring immediate capability building at the practitioner level."

Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Managers lead AI adoption in the HR field, as 3.9% of related job postings require one AI skill.

"Traditional HR support roles like compensation analysts and HR assistants show minimal AI requirements, indicating selective rather than universal automation," the report read.

In-demand AI skills in HR

AI skills that cover the development of algorithms and models that enable machines to perform tasks are the most-requested skills in the HR sector.

"HR professionals use AI to automate resume screening, conduct initial candidate assessments, and provide employee self-service support through chatbots," the report read.

Machine Learning, a subset of AI, is also in demand in HR for its capability to make predictive analytics for employee retention, identify high-potential candidates, and optimise compensation benchmarking.

Generative AI skills are also in demand, according to the report. HR professionals use them to create job descriptions, develop training materials, and draft personalised employee communications at scale.

Other in-demand AI skills in HR include text retrieval systems and predictive modelling.

Disruption in HR

According to the report, core HR skills such as talent management, talent acquisition, and workforce planning have medium or low exposure to AI because they require significant human input.

On the other hand, operational and analytical skills are highly exposed to AI. People Analytics and Performance Management skills are leading the AI transformation.

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