human resources

plural noun

1

: personnel sense 1a

hiring more human resources

2

: personnel sense 2

Human resources will contact you about your interview.

the company's human resources department

Examples of human resources in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Laura Fuentes, Hilton’s chief human resources officer, tells Fortune that the program is designed to give young workers a broad view of the business while setting them up for long-term careers. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Elena DalFavero, assistant superintendent of human resources, said the agreement reflected the work of both bargaining teams. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Marshall’s director of human resources and communications didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Afterwards, Assistant Superintendent Briant Kelly — who is responsible for human resources for the district and was heavily criticized by parents — was put on administrative leave, and the board has since moved to dismiss him. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1