Human Resources Technology (HR Tech): Making HR Management More Effective and Efficient

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March 10, 2024

HR Tech helps HR managers and professionals work more effectively while improving the employee experience. It contributes to the secure and complete storage of data, automates routine processes, and provides management reports and analytics to support better business decisions. Additionally, it encompasses a wide range of HR functions, including compensation, benefits, rewards, talent management, recruitment, performance management, and employee communication.




HR Tech helps HR managers and professionals work more effectively while improving the employee experience. It contributes to the secure and complete storage of data, automates routine processes, and provides management reports and analytics to support better business decisions. Additionally, it encompasses a wide range of HR functions, including compensation, benefits, rewards, talent management, recruitment, performance management, and employee communication.

The HR Tech Market Is Growing Rapidly

The HR Tech market is continuously developing new solutions and expanding quickly to meet the increasing demands of HR and business operations. The global HR Tech market reached $33.3 billion in 2023. According to estimates by IMARC Group, the market is expected to reach $53.5 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.2% during 2024–2032.

The HR Tech market is constantly evolving to address growing needs in automation, remote work, and enhanced employee experience. Automation, by streamlining HR operations, saves time and costs in HR departments and enables HR professionals to focus on more strategic tasks. For instance, solutions such as SuccessFactors Recruiting automate job postings, application evaluations, and recruitment processes, making a significant contribution.

The rise of remote work has also forced HR departments to develop new solutions for distributed employees. Tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace play an important role in this area. Moreover, startups offering remote work solutions support and improve communication, collaboration, and performance management for remote workers.

Cloud-Based Solutions Play an Active Role in HR Tech

HR Tech solutions can be divided into two main categories: cloud-based and on-premises. In 2022, cloud-based solutions accounted for over 63% of total revenue, making them the largest segment. These solutions are known to provide flexibility and dynamic structures while also reducing space and operational maintenance costs. The cloud-based segment is expected to maintain dominance throughout the forecast period (2022–2030).

Fundraising activity in the HR Tech sector is also noteworthy. For example, in March 2022, the HR Tech startup HeyJobs raised $47 million to integrate AI into talent acquisition solutions and expand across Germany. Similarly, large companies like Oracle are integrating AI into their HR solutions to offer more personalized services in areas such as talent assessment, skill development, and career guidance.

How Generative AI (GenAI) Is Transforming HR

Generative AI (GenAI) is a type of AI system that uses machine learning and deep learning algorithms to create various types of content, including text, images, audio, and video. Today, GenAI systems are being applied across a wide range of fields, including healthcare, education, defense, media, agriculture, mining, finance, marketing, customer service, software development, gaming, art, and writing.

In recent years, many popular GenAI applications and programs have emerged. For example, ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, and LLaMA have demonstrated strong capabilities in text generation, while Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and DALL·E are widely used to generate images from text prompts. These technologies automate content creation processes and provide new creative potential, addressing the needs of users and industries.

In today’s rapidly advancing technological era, GenAI is emerging as a revolutionary milestone in HR applications. This cutting-edge technology can produce content that appears almost human-made by leveraging the power of machine learning and deep learning algorithms. Adoption of GenAI in HR is rapidly increasing, driven by fast progress in AI technologies and the desire to personalize the employee experience. GenAI can significantly contribute to the creation of customized data such as job descriptions, performance reports, and training materials.

AI-powered technologies can substantially boost productivity, reduce costs, and provide HR departments with comprehensive insights. GenAI solutions also cover processes such as data collection, analysis, and eliminating biases and assumptions. As a result, fast and impartial solutions can be generated without human intervention. This provides companies with reliable and accountable tools in recruitment and overall decision-making processes.

Cloud-based solutions stand out as a critical segment in the HR market for GenAI. Cloud-based GenAI platforms are designed to give companies of all sizes easy access to data. Businesses are widely adopting cloud-based AI services and platforms without the need to build and manage infrastructure. This levels the playing field, allowing small businesses to access the same opportunities as large corporations with dedicated AI teams and large IT budgets.

Portfolio Companies

Examples of AI-powered HR Tech solutions in our portfolio include DOJO Talent and Buddy Performance.

  • DOJO Talent focuses on the Web3 and gaming industries, offering solutions tailored to the specific needs of these sectors.

  • Buddy Performance, with its innovative and human-centered approach, aims to enhance employee performance and motivation.

Challenges of GenAI in HR

While GenAI theoretically offers numerous benefits in HR, there are also practical challenges:

  • Data Integration: HR departments often manage complex datasets from multiple sources, making integration into AI systems difficult.

  • Data Privacy: AI may process sensitive personal information, making data security and privacy critical.

  • Reliability: AI systems can make errors due to lack of information or misinterpretations. Ensuring the reliability of AI-generated outputs is essential.

Generative AI is a transformative technology in HR, providing valuable insights, increasing productivity, and reducing costs. Although issues such as data integration and privacy may slow market growth, technological progress is expected to help overcome these barriers.

Boğaziçi Ventures’ Perspective

We invite entrepreneurs working in this field to apply to Boğaziçi Ventures!

Through the BV Portföy Teknoloji Değişken Fonu (BVV), which invests in companies across various sectors impacted by AI transformation, you can take advantage of AI technology trends and diversify your portfolio to mitigate risks. With the code BVV, you can easily invest via the websites and mobile applications of all intermediary institutions and banks that are members of TEFAS.