Human Resource Analytics as a Moderator of the Relationship between HR Capabilities and Performance: Empirical Evidence in Government Agencies

Authors

  • Soulthan Saladin Batubara Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi
  • Diana Sari Harahap Universitas Graha Nusantara Padangsidimpuan

Keywords:

HR Capabilities, HR Analytics, Organizational Performance

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of Human Resource (HR) Capabilities on Organizational Performance with HR Analytics as a moderating variable in government agencies in Medan City. The method used is a quantitative approach with the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique using SmartPLS 4.0. The results of the analysis show that HR Capabilities, HR Analytics, and the moderating effect of HR Analytics × HR Capabilities do not significantly influence organizational performance (p > 0.05). The R² value of 0.533 indicates that the model has moderate explanatory power. Meanwhile, the results of the model feasibility test (SRMR = 0.141; NFI = 0.406) indicate that the model is not yet optimally fit. This finding indicates that the implementation of HR Analytics in the public sector is still in its early stages and has not been fully able to convert HR capabilities into improved organizational performance. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of digital readiness and an evidence-based work culture in the public bureaucracy.

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2025-10-27

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2025: Proceedings of International Conference on Islamic Community Studies

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