The Impact of Human Resource Planning and Recruitment System on Employee Performance through Employee Placement: A Case Study in RAEOA
Abstract
Employee performance is fundamentally linked to the strategic allocation of human resources, where the alignment of skills, roles, and organizational needs determines the effectiveness of service delivery. This study investigates the influence of human resource planning, recruitment systems, and job allocation on employee performance within the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno (RAEOA), Timor-Leste. A quantitative research approach was employed, using a structured survey distributed among public servants, with the data analyzed through advanced statistical modeling. The findings reveal that human resource planning, recruitment systems, and job allocation significantly contribute to performance outcomes, both individually and collectively. Importantly, job allocation is identified as a mediating mechanism that translates planning and recruitment strategies into measurable improvements in employee performance. These results underscore the critical role of systematic workforce forecasting, competency-based recruitment, and effective placement in enhancing organizational efficiency and accountability. By contextualizing human resource practices in a resource-constrained public sector environment, the study contributes to the empirical literature on strategic human resource management in developing and post-conflict economies and offers practical insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to strengthen institutional capacity and service delivery.
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