The ways that managers at various firms manage their human resources are significantly impacted by technology. This study investigated the efficacy of embedding IT in Human Resources (HR) practices in Education Management. More attention was also put on the effect of IT tools used in HR processes on education management, the relationship between IT embedded HR practices and education management, the effect of benefits of using IT in HR Processes on education management. The study used a cross-sectional survey design and data was collected from 320 HR professionals from the education sector of Greece and 10 officials from the ministry of education of Greece using a survey questionnaire and interview guide respectively. The study revealed that IT tools used in HR processes and IT embedded HR practices have a positive effect on education management. It was also confirmed that benefits of using IT in HR Processes positively influence the level of education management. The activities of the human resources department have changed as a result of technical developments like as software, devices, and the Internet of Things. In a larger sense, technology has changed how businesses conduct their operations throughout the world. The operation of human resource practices has seen a significant increase in communication within Greece's educational sector. It is important for different education institutions to focus on training HR managers on using different IT tools so as to enhance the quality of education management.

information technology; human resources (HR) practices; education management

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