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Zapier EngineeringEmily Mabie12 min readintermediate

AI in HR: Benefits, types, and 7 use cases worth running

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Summary

This article explains how AI is applied in HR, detailing types like generative AI and AI agents. It provides seven concrete use cases, including recruiting, onboarding, and performance management, with examples and metrics from Zapier's own implementations.

  • AI in HR automates tasks like candidate screening and onboarding logistics, freeing up HR capacity.
  • Specific AI types for HR include generative AI for content creation and AI agents for workflow orchestration.
  • Zapier's AI recruiter pilot reduced screening time by 65% and increased screened candidates fivefold.
  • AI can draft performance goals and 1:1 agendas, but human judgment is crucial for evaluations.

HR professionals and engineering leaders looking to apply AI to internal operations will find practical examples and measurable benefits for common HR challenges.

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