HR 5.0: AI and Data Science Shaping the Future of Work

Abstract

The rapid growth of digital technologies has transformed Human Resource Management (HRM), leading to the emergence of HR 5.0 as a human-centered and ethically grounded approach. Unlike earlier HR models focused mainly on automation and efficiency, HR 5.0 integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science with employee well-being, ethical governance, and sustainable organizational performance. This paper examines the role of AI and data-driven intelligence in enabling HR 5.0 and shaping the future of work. Using a conceptual approach based on recent academic literature and industry practices, the study analyzes AI and data science applications across recruitment, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, and workforce planning. A Human-Centric HR 5.0 Intelligence Model is proposed, highlighting the integration of intelligent technologies, data analytics, human values, and ethical governance. The study finds that HR 5.0 can support resilient, inclusive, and future-ready organizations when technological capabilities are balanced with human judgment, transparency, and trust.