THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Mustafa Atsan

doi:10.62080/kmfed.2003709

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THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Öz

This study aims to thoroughly identify the advantages, limitations, and potential risks associated with artificial intelligence in recruitment processes, based on the experiences of human resources managers. A qualitative research design was adopted for this study. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted via Google Forms with 25 human resources managers who had experience using AI tools in recruitment. The data were analyzed manually using descriptive analysis methods without the use of any software. Based on the findings of the study, it was determined that while AI used in hiring processes offers significant advantages such as operational efficiency, it also has structural limitations. The results indicate that, in order to ensure the sustainability of the benefits provided by technological integration, it is essential to pay close attention to human oversight and data security. Other critical findings highlighted in the study include the risk of algorithmic bias, ethical concerns, and worries regarding the explainability of decisions. In conclusion, the study demonstrates the need to integrate a hybrid AI-human collaboration model that combines AI’s automation and speed capabilities with human situational reasoning, while requiring human intervention and oversight at critical decision points.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Hiring, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources Manager, Technology Management

İNSAN KAYNAKLARI YÖNETİCİLERİNİN PERSPEKTİFİNDEN İŞE ALIM SÜREÇLERİNDE YAPAY ZEKA KULLANIMININ AVANTAJLARI, RİSKLERİ VE SINIRLILIKLARI: NİTEL BİR ÇALIŞMA

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Bu araştırmada, İnsan Kaynakları yöneticilerinin işe alım süreçlerindeki yapay zeka deneyimlerinden yola çıkılarak, söz konusu teknolojinin sağladığı avantajların ve beraberinde getirdiği sınırlılıklar ile potansiyel risklerin derinlemesine belirlenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma deseni tercih edilmiştir, İşe alımda yapay zeka araçlarını deneyimleyen 25 insan kaynakları yöneticisiyle, Google Form üzerinden yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formuyla veriler toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler herhangi bir program kullanılmadan manuel olarak betimsel analiz yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda, işe alım süreçlerinde kullanılan yapay zekanın operasyonel verimlilik gibi önemli avantajlar sunmasının yanı sıra, yapısal sınırlılıkları da barındırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Ulaşılan sonuçlar, teknolojik entegrasyonun sağladığı avantajların sürdürülebilir kılınması adına insan denetimi ve veri güvenliği hususlarına mutlaka dikkat edilmesi gerektiğini göstermektedir. Araştırmada öne çıkan diğer kritik bulgular arasında algoritmik önyargı riski, etik kaygılar ve kararların açıklanabilirliği konusundaki endişeler yer almaktadır. Sonuç olarak araştırma, yapay zekanın otomasyon ve hız yetenekleri ile insanın durumsal düşünme gücünü bir araya getiren, kritik karar noktalarında insan müdahalesini ve denetimini şart koşan hibrit bir yapay zeka-insan iş birliği modelinin entegre edilmesi gerektiğini ortaya koymaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

İşe Alım, Yapay Zeka, İnsan Kaynakları Yöneticisi, Teknoloji Yönetimi

Etik Beyan

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Mustafa Atsan ^*
0000-0001-6221-7342
Türkiye

Yayımlanma Tarihi

26 Ekim 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

27 Temmuz 2026

Kabul Tarihi

20 Ekim 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Sayı: 10

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62080/kmfed.2003709

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https://izlik.org/JA65MF73UJ

APA

Atsan, M. (2026). THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Kapanaltı Dergisi, 10, 70-89. https://doi.org/10.62080/kmfed.2003709

AMA

1.Atsan M. THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Kapanaltı Dergisi. 2026;(10):70-89. doi:10.62080/kmfed.2003709

Chicago

Atsan, Mustafa. 2026. “THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY”. Kapanaltı Dergisi, sy 10: 70-89. https://doi.org/10.62080/kmfed.2003709.

EndNote

Atsan M (01 Ekim 2026) THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Kapanaltı Dergisi 10 70–89.

IEEE

[1]M. Atsan, “THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY”, Kapanaltı Dergisi, sy 10, ss. 70–89, Eki. 2026, doi: 10.62080/kmfed.2003709.

ISNAD

Atsan, Mustafa. “THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY”. Kapanaltı Dergisi. 10 (01 Ekim 2026): 70-89. https://doi.org/10.62080/kmfed.2003709.

JAMA

1.Atsan M. THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Kapanaltı Dergisi. 2026;:70–89.

MLA

Atsan, Mustafa. “THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY”. Kapanaltı Dergisi, sy 10, Ekim 2026, ss. 70-89, doi:10.62080/kmfed.2003709.

Vancouver

1.Mustafa Atsan. THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Kapanaltı Dergisi. 01 Ekim 2026;(10):70-89. doi:10.62080/kmfed.2003709

THE ADVANTAGES, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

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İNSAN KAYNAKLARI YÖNETİCİLERİNİN PERSPEKTİFİNDEN İŞE ALIM SÜREÇLERİNDE YAPAY ZEKA KULLANIMININ AVANTAJLARI, RİSKLERİ VE SINIRLILIKLARI: NİTEL BİR ÇALIŞMA

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