Background/Purpose: As the automotive industry continues to develop due to technological advancements, so too do the challenges connected with globalization of operations and the strategic management of human resources. Therefore, our objective was to map the current research work performed for the period of 2014–2024. Moreover, we conducted a comprehensive analysis regarding emerging topics related to strategic human resources, workforce planning and forecasting, employee wellness, and reskilling/upskilling. Study Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology used for this review was a Systematic Literature Review, following the PRISMA protocol to remove biases in the review. The search keywords were: workforce planning, strategic HR, skills, employee wellness, and upskilling. In total, 180 articles were retrieved from SCOPUS. Findings: We found that the scholarly work over the year has fluctuated, showing an overall increasing trend of scientific production. The principal themes discussed were ‘human, ergonomics, and industrial research’. The research trends were: leadership, knowledge management, innovation, skills, and COVID-19. We concluded that most of the impact on employee satisfaction and upskilling is on an operational level. Originality/Value: Furthermore, our comprehensive review offers theoretical and practical implications in line with the COVID-19 impact and HR strategies.