Human Capital Management Market Report 2025

The human capital management market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $23.89 billion in 2024 to $26.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the advent of cloud-based HR management software, significant growth in the e-commerce sector, and rapid globalization.

The human capital management market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increase in the adoption of cloud-based approaches, rising urbanization, and increasing investments. Major trends in the forecast period include AI-featured talent acquisition, technology advancements, product innovations, video recruiting, learning experience platforms (LEPs), and employee productivity-enhancing platforms.

The adoption of robotic process automation (RPA) is projected to drive the growth of the human capital management market in the future. RPA refers to the use of software robots to automate various repetitive tasks. This technology offers several benefits, including improved time efficiency, enhanced focus on personnel development, better retention, and effective policy implementation. RPA assists human capital management by automating routine processes such as compensation management, payroll management, onboarding of new employees, and compliance reporting. For example, in January 2024, Flobotics, a US-based software company, reported that by 2022, 85% of large and very large enterprises had implemented Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Therefore, the integration of robotic process automation is propelling the growth of the human capital management market.

The rising adoption of cloud-based solutions is expected to propel the growth of the human capital management market in the coming years. Cloud services refer to infrastructure and application resources provided over the Internet by third-party hosts, used in workplaces for data management, human capital management, and more. For example, in December 2023, the European Commission, a Belgium-based government agency, reported that in 2023, 45.2% of enterprises in the EU utilized cloud computing services, which include internet-based access to software, computing power, and storage capacity. This marks a 4.2 percentage point increase from 2021. Therefore, the growing adoption of cloud-based approaches is anticipated to drive the human capital management market.

Major companies in the human capital management sector are concentrating on developing new technologies and automated solutions to simplify workflows. HR technology encompasses a suite of software and tools designed to streamline and enhance human resource processes, including recruitment, payroll, performance management, employee engagement, and compliance, ultimately improving the efficiency and effectiveness of HR functions within organizations. For instance, in September 2024, ADP, a US-based provider of human capital management solutions, launched ADP Lyric HCM. This flexible Human Capital Management platform integrates advanced HR technology with GenAI to enhance employee experiences globally. Specifically designed for large enterprises, Lyric provides real-time insights and personalized services to meet the evolving needs of the modern workforce.

Product innovations represent a key trend in the human capital management market as companies strive to stay competitive and address the evolving needs of their clients. Innovations in products generate excitement, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. Leading companies in the human capital management market focus on product innovations to strengthen their market position. In April 2023, US-based provider of artificial intelligence hiring solutions, PandoLogic, launched pandoDIVERSITY, an innovative solution facilitating diversity recruitment goals. PandoDIVERSITY utilizes AI-based programmatic recruitment technology to automate and optimize hiring campaigns.

In May 2023, RSM US LLP, a US-based audit, tax, and consulting firm, completed the acquisition of Wise Consulting for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move enables RSM to offer integrated workforce solutions to mid-market clients. RSM's human capital services practice, with offerings in HR transformation, outsourcing, HCM transformation, workforce transformation, and employee experience, will be complemented by Wise Consulting, a US-based human capital management technology consulting firm.

Major companies operating in the human capital management market include Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Inc, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Paycom Software Inc, Ceridian HCM Holding Inc, Microsoft Corporation, Ultimate Kronos Group, Workday Inc, IBM Corporation, Paylocity Corporation, CareerNet, Global InnovSource, IKYA Human Capital, Kelly Services, China International Intellectech Co., Ltd., Huisi Group, Horizons, Scaleup Consulting, Sapience Pro, HROne, Anhui Tiancheng Technology Co., Ltd, Arcoro GmbH, Platri IT GmbH, Gini Talent, INKUBIT Business Solutions GmbH, DevsData Tech Talent LLC, The Stakeholder Management Group, Prabisha Consulting, Ingold Solutions GmbH, Leinonen Group, ManpowerGroup, Brainpower, Unistaff Payroll Company, Unity Business Solutions, ABU Accounting Services, UCMS Group, Rufil Russia Consulting, Coleman Services, Paychex, Inc, People Hum, Volaris Group, Black Mountain HR, Talentor, Grant Thornton's, Infor, RSM, Maof Group, Capterra, Houlihan Lokey, Finesse, Ramco Systems, Azdan, Apploye, Nexus Busines Solution, Sage, Syspro, Monday.com, QuickBooks.

North America was the largest region in the human capital management market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the human capital management market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the human capital management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Human capital management (HCM) involves the process of recruiting individuals, efficiently managing workforces, and enhancing productivity. It serves to revolutionize the conventional administrative tasks performed by human resources and ensures the hiring of suitable personnel. Strategic planning and the operational aspects of human resources departments, encompassing recruitment, payroll, compensation, training, and performance management, are addressed through human capital management.

Human capital management comprises software and services as its primary components. Deployment models include on-premises and cloud solutions. The software component consists of an integrated suite of technologies designed to aid businesses in managing their employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. This software assists the HR team in overseeing various departmental activities, including personnel information, payroll, benefits administration, HR service delivery functions, and more. The diverse organizational sites utilizing human capital management span small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as large enterprises, found in sectors such as banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), government, manufacturing, telecom and IT, consumer goods and retail, healthcare and life sciences, energy and utilities, transportation and logistics, and other verticals.

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The human capital management market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing competency management and workforce planning. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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