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
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The county expanded mental health and wellbeing resources available through its human resources department hosted sessions on mental health.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The other defendant, Kathy Stapp, of Shawnee — the union’s former human resources director-turned International Secretary-Treasurer — pleaded guilty in December 2024 to one count of racketeering conspiracy.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Given that Sherrone Moore coached the entire 2025 regular season, with rumors continuing to swirl within the football building according to multiple sources, Michigan AD Warde Manuel clearly did not have enough evidence to bring forth a human resources violation.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
For three months, McArn served as both district leader and in her former position as chief human resources officer and lead negotiator.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The other defendant, Kathy Stapp, of Shawnee — the union’s former human resources director-turned International Secretary-Treasurer — pleaded guilty in December 2024 to one count of racketeering conspiracy.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Given that Sherrone Moore coached the entire 2025 regular season, with rumors continuing to swirl within the football building according to multiple sources, Michigan AD Warde Manuel clearly did not have enough evidence to bring forth a human resources violation.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
For three months, McArn served as both district leader and in her former position as chief human resources officer and lead negotiator.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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“Human resources.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20resources. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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