Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in recruitment, but new European Union regulations impose a specific legal framework on companies. The EU AI Act (Regulation EU 2024/1689 along with the EU 2026/1744 amendment) classifies most AI-based recruitment tools – such as automated CV scanning, scoring systems, or job ad targeting as High-Risk AI Systems.
To help HR departments and IT leaders prepare for the new requirements stress-free, the recruitment agency Next Technology Professionals, the AI Chamber, and the Lexters law firm have jointly prepared a practical guide: “The AI Act in HR & Recruitment. A Practical Guide to the New EU Regulations.“
What does this mean in practice for HR Departments?
Every company and recruitment agency using AI in HR processes must adapt its operations to the strict requirements of the AI Act.
The publication was created in close collaboration between the AI Chamber, the recruitment agency Next Technology Professionals, and the Lexters law firm.
What will you find in our AI Act Guide for HR Departments? Explore the chapters
The guide was written with business practitioners in mind. Here is its structure:
- Why is HR in the Crosshairs of the AI Act?: An overview of which HR areas are considered high-risk and which practices (e.g., emotion analysis) have been completely banned.
- Who is Who? Provider vs. Deployer: A clear division of legal responsibility between the software provider and the company using the AI tool.
- Key Challenges in Implementation: 6 key challenges: from eliminating bias to the “Human-in-the-loop” principle, to information obligations and training the team in AI literacy.
- Case Study: An original case study from the recruitment agency Next Technology Professionals.
- Compliance Checklist: A 10-point checklist for implementing the regulations within your organization.
- Penalties: What Non-Compliance Actually Costs: A clear breakdown of financial penalties.
- A Practical Note: What HR Should Keep in Their Back Pocket: A collection of the best advice on building audit documentation before an inspection occurs.
An excerpt from the HR Checklist:
Before you download the full report, check these preliminary checkpoints for your HR department:
- [ ] AI Tools Inventory: Do you have a complete list of systems (ATS, chatbots, testing platforms) using AI in your company?
- [ ] Risk Classification: Have you verified with the legal department which of the tools used fall into the High-Risk category?
- [ ] Human-in-the-loop Principle: Do your procedures guarantee that the final decision to hire or reject a candidate is always made by a human, and not an algorithm?
Note: We are not providing the full checklist in this article – you will find the complete version inside the report.
Next Technology Professionals: Modern, Data-Driven IT Recruitment
Regulations are one thing, but the daily challenge for technology companies remains the time and quality of talent acquisition. As the recruitment agency Next Technology Professionals, we combine an innovative approach to technology with full legal security.
We are one of the most modern IT recruitment agencies on the market. What does this mean for your business?
Working with Hard Market Data
We create our own salary and trend reports, which allows us to perfectly benchmark compensation for positions and know exactly what attracts the best engineers.
Maximizing Time-to-Hire Reduction
Our advanced sourcing and excellent knowledge of the IT market allow us to deliver perfectly matched candidates in record time.
Quality Guarantee (Expert Selection)
We respect your time. We use AI to accelerate searches, but every profile is meticulously verified by an experienced recruiter. You only receive candidates who are truly worth interviewing.
Specialization in Difficult and Niche Roles
We recruit Seniors, Experts, CTOs, and specialized engineers in the fields of AI, Machine Learning & Data Science.
Pracuj.pl Award for 11 AI Assistants for Next Technology Professionals
1st place in the 10th edition of the prestigious HR Dream Team 2026 competition, organized by Pracuj.pl. We were recognized for our original project: “Recruitment AI – A comprehensive ecosystem of AI assistants in the transformation of recruitment and HR processes.”
Looking for a partner who will build your IT team quickly, effectively, and 100% in compliance with the new regulations? Contact the Next Technology Professionals team and find out how we can accelerate your recruitment!