Smart HR and Faculty Management in the Age of Data-Driven Universities

The digital technologies and data-enabled practices are revolutionising human resource and faculty management in higher education. The study combines 25 studies based on the PRISMA 2020 framework to provide a systematic literature review in search of technology, applications, benefits, challenges, and governance implications. The work shows that digital HR systems, people analytics, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics can help staff recruitment and professional development. But there are also concerns about algorithmic bias, transparency, privacy, accountability, and academic autonomy. For a responsible implementation, the chapter calls for governance structures, involvement of stakeholders, and human intervention. It concludes that the success of digital HR transformation in universities depends not only on technological capabilities but also on institutional culture, ethical governance, and alignment with academic values.