diff --git a/addons/hr/models/res_users.py b/addons/hr/models/res_users.py
index 6448676a7fd..d2190b3c3e8 100644
--- a/addons/hr/models/res_users.py
+++ b/addons/hr/models/res_users.py
@@ -209,7 +209,6 @@ class User(models.Model):
     def action_create_employee(self):
         self.ensure_one()
         self.env['hr.employee'].create(dict(
-            user_id=self.id,
             name=self.name,
             **self.env['hr.employee']._sync_user(self)
         ))