This qualitative study explores human resource managers' perceptions of blockchain technology adoption within the automobile sector in Punjab, India. Based on semi-structured interviews with HR managers from 52 organizations, the research uncovers critical insights into blockchain's potential benefits and challenges. The findings reveal that 80% of participants recognize blockchain’s ability to enhance data security, improve operational transparency, and streamline processes such as recruitment and supply chain management. For instance, blockchain’s ability to automate credential verification is perceived to reduce recruitment time by up to 30%. However, significant barriers impede adoption. Approximately 70% of HR managers cited technical complexity and a lack of in-house expertise as primary challenges, while 60% expressed concerns about high implementation costs and the absence of a clear regulatory framework. Furthermore, 50% highlighted resistance to change among employees as a critical obstacle. The study emphasizes the importance of targeted training programs to address skill gaps, strategic planning to manage high costs, and effective change management strategies to reduce resistance. These findings underscore the transformative potential of blockchain technology to improve HR efficiency and organizational performance while highlighting the need for addressing adoption barriers to unlock its full benefits. This research provides actionable insights for the automobile industry, contributing to academic discourse and offering a roadmap for blockchain integration into HR practices.

This research paper explores Blockchain (BC) technology-based identity verification's role in streamlining and securing the employee onboarding process within Human Resource (HR) management. It addresses this technology's potential benefits, challenges, and limitations in enhancing HR practices. This study is grounded in the theoretical foundation of BC technology and its applications. It examines existing identity verification systems in HR management and delves into the potential implications of adopting BC-based solutions. This research employs a comprehensive design encompassing a discussion of the background, research problem, objectives, and significance. A detailed overview of BC technology and its applications and an analysis of existing identity verification systems are presented. The study employs a well-defined research design, including a sampling strategy, sample size determination, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. The study's findings reveal that BC-based identity verification has the potential to streamline and secure the employee onboarding process in HR management. However, the investigation also identified scalability, interoperability, and data security challenges. These findings contribute to understanding the feasibility of adopting BC technology in HR practices. The study informs HR managers and BC developers on the potential benefits and hurdles of implementing BC-based identity verification, enabling them to make informed decisions.