Factors Influencing the Intention to Use Human Resource Information Systems Among Employees of SMEs in Iraq

Introduction: In light of technological development and digital transformation, today's Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) rely heavily on their ability to use technology to succeed. Employees' acceptance or rejection of modern technology and the factors affecting it are crucial topics for SMEs. Methods: This study investigates the moderating roles of Technology Readiness (TR), Experience (EX), Trust, and Voluntariness of Use (VU) on the relationship between Effort Expectancy (EE), Performance Expectancy (PE), Social Influence (SI), Task-Technology Fit (TTF), Facilitating Condition (FC), and the Intention to Use (ITO) Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) among employees of SMEs in Iraq. Data from 304 employees of Iraqi SMEs will be collected. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS and Partial Least Squares (PLS). Results: This research provides insight into the reasons behind employees' resistance to adopting HRIS, supporting the organization's policy of developing employee skills and training them in information technology systems. Discussion: Additionally, evaluating the acceptance of information technology systems can develop the framework for technical services in companies, including human resource units. Furthermore, defining the model's architecture will update stakeholder knowledge and enhance human resource management services in Iraq