The relationship between Talent Acquisition and Organizational Performance

Abstract

One of the main issues discussed in today’s dynamic world is talent acquisition. Matching job seekers with the right job is considered one of the main concerns for HR managers. Human Resource Analytics has proven its importance in talent acquisition. Implementing Human resource analytics in the management of personnel has many advantages. HR analytics is necessary to have a competitive talent pool and a competitive edge. Most previous studies have confirmed that talented personnel are pivotal for achieving high organizational performance levels. This study aimed at identifying the potential impact of implementing HR analytics on the relationship between talent acquisition and the performance of the corporation. The design of this study is exploratory research design. The analysis of the literature has pointed to how frequently HR analytics is utilized to improve hiring and organizational performance. Analysis of the results of this study shows that implementing HR analytics impacts the association between talent acquisition and the performance of the firm. Deploying the Knowledge-based view and the Dynamic Capabilities View as the theoretical framework, three hypotheses were formulated. Regression analysis and Haye’s Process Model were used to test the hypotheses and results showed that talent acquisition is positively related to organizational performance, human resource analytics is significantly linked to the organizational performance, and HRA mediates the relationship between talent acquisition and organizational performance. The benefits of employing HR analytics were highlighted in this study notably in terms of improving organizational performance. The results gave some insights on the level of adoption of human resource analytics for enhancing the hiring process in organizations operating in Lebanon. Finally, the study addressed a gap in the literature regarding the significance of HR analytics adoption in Lebanese businesses.