Employee motivation remains a critical determinant of organizational performance, particularly in public sector institutions where human resources constitute the primary driver of service delivery. This study examined the effectiveness of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on employee motivation in the Bauchi State Ministry of Education. The research focused specifically on three HRM practices: recruitment process, training and development, and performance appraisal. A survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from 180 employees using a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. Multiple regression analysis was employed to determine the predictive effect of HRM practices on employee motivation. The findings indicate that recruitment process, training and development, and performance appraisal have a significant positive effect on employee motivation. Among the variables, training and development showed the strongest predictive effect on motivation. The study concludes that effective HRM practices are essential for enhancing motivation and productivity in public sector institutions. It recommends that the Ministry strengthen its recruitment transparency, expand staff development programmes, and improve performance appraisal systems to enhance employee commitment and performance.