Spiritual-Based Human Resource Management in Recruitment and Orientation: A Study in Tulungagung's Faith-Based Organizations

Abstract

Introduction/Objectives: This study explores the implementation of Spiritual-Based Human Resource Management (SBHRM) during recruitment and orientation processes in Islamic-based institutions in Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia. It investigates how values such as amanah (trust), niyyah (intention), and ikhlas (sincerity) are applied and how they influence new employee motivation, adaptation, and commitment. Research Methods: A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was used. Qualitative data were obtained through interviews and observations with six institutional leaders, while quantitative data were collected using structured questionnaires from 30 newly recruited employees. Thematic analysis and Pearson correlation were used for data interpretation. Findings/Results: The findings show that recruitment is based on moral-religious considerations. Orientation includes spiritual rituals, mentoring, and value internalization. Quantitative results indicate high perception scores for spiritual orientation (M = 4.36) and significant positive correlations with motivation (r = 0.60) and retention intention (r = 0.54). Conclusion: SBHRM acts as both a spiritual and managerial mechanism to support early-stage employee integration. The study contributes to Islamic HRM theory and suggests the institutionalization of spiritual-based practices in HR processes