HR.com has announced the winners of its 2026 HR in Healthcare Awards, recognizing exceptional HR leaders, teams, and solution providers who are advancing human resources in the healthcare sector. The awards honor organizations and professionals that help healthcare employers address workforce challenges through innovative people strategies, technology, and leadership.
The winners include solution providers, HR leaders, and teams driving measurable results in workforce management, employee engagement, talent development, and organizational performance. Among the honorees, Infor Talent Science was named Best Healthcare HR Platform for its use of predictive analytics and behavioral science to improve hiring decisions and reduce turnover. The platform empowers healthcare employers to make data-driven hiring decisions using responsible AI, helping to strengthen teams, support fair hiring, develop leaders, and improve care quality.
Stephanie Angelini, Chief People and Corporate Communications Officer at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., was named Healthcare HR Leader of the Year. Angelini has strengthened BioCryst’s culture and workforce through people-first leadership, guiding the organization through major milestones, building leadership and talent programs, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture that supports long-term success.
Hancock Health was awarded Healthcare HR Team of the Year. Despite limited resources, the HR team has driven transformative change by modernizing HR systems, strengthening governance, managing complex workforce challenges, reducing organizational risk, and advancing a people-first culture that supports more than 1,500 associates.
“Healthcare HR professionals play a critical role in ensuring organizations can attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to deliver exceptional care,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “Congratulations to this year’s award winners for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to creating stronger workplaces and better outcomes for employees and the communities they serve.”
The awards highlight the importance of strategic HR in healthcare, an industry facing persistent workforce shortages and high turnover. By showcasing best practices and innovative solutions, HR.com aims to help healthcare employers build resilient workforces capable of delivering quality care. For a full list of winners, visit HR.com Awards.
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