Research on the Implementation Path for the Digital Transformation of Enterprise Human Resource Management Based on Project Management Theory
Abstract
Driven by the information technology revolution, digital transformation has emerged as the core driving force for corporate strategic upgrading, exerting a profound impact on enterprise operational models and human resource management (HRM) methodologies. As a critical component in the integration of digital and physical realms within enterprises, the level of technological innovation in the digitalization of human resource management directly determines the success and effectiveness of a company's broader digital transformation endeavors. However, as enterprises strive to advance this transformation, they encounter a multitude of challenges spanning technology, organizational culture, data utilization, and various other aspects. Based on project management theory, this paper conducts a systematic analysis of the necessity for enterprises to drive forward the digital transformation of human resource management. Furthermore, it constructs a transformation pathway encompassing four key dimensions: a people-centered digital management philosophy, project planning and intelligent risk management and control, digital team building and resource optimization, as well as a digital monitoring and performance evaluation system. The research aims to offer theoretical underpinning and practical guidance to enterprises seeking to establish an agile and efficient human resource management system amidst the tide of digitalization.
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