Information technology plays a significant role in Pakistan, and electronic human resource management (E-HRM) is emerging as an innovative tool that offers organizations new opportunities and cost-efficient benefits. This study aims to investigate the differences in perceptions between university administrators from the private sector and the public regarding the use of E-HRM practices. A questionnaire (E-HRMPQ), consisting of fifteen items on a five-point Likert scale, was developed for this purpose. The reliability and validity of the instrument were confirmed through a pilot study. This study used a survey-based quantitative approach, utilizing a multi-stage sampling technique to select a representative sample from the target population. Data were collected from 387 administrators (from both the private and public sectors) through postal and in-person methods. The analysis, conducted using SPSS-21 software, revealed statistically significant differences between administrators in private-sector universities and those in public-sector universities regarding their perceptions of E-HRM practices. This study recommends that the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan should take proactive measures to address the future challenges of E-HRM in public universities.
