HR.com has announced the winners of the 2026 HR in Healthcare Awards, honoring exceptional HR leaders, teams, and solution providers who are advancing human resources in the healthcare sector. The awards recognize organizations and professionals that help healthcare employers address workforce challenges through innovative people strategies, technology, and leadership.
The honorees include solution providers, HR leaders, and teams driving measurable results in workforce management, employee engagement, talent development, and organizational performance. Among the winners is Infor Talent Science, which received the Best Healthcare HR Platform award. Infor Talent Science empowers healthcare employers to make predictive, data-driven hiring decisions using behavioral science and responsible AI. The platform reduces turnover, strengthens teams, supports fair hiring, develops leaders, and helps organizations improve care quality while building a more resilient workforce.
Stephanie Angelini, Chief People and Corporate Communications Officer at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., was named Healthcare HR Leader of the Year. Angelini continues to strengthen BioCryst's culture, workforce, and reputation through people-first leadership. She has guided the organization through major milestones, built leadership and talent programs, fostered accountability and innovation, and created an inclusive, high-performing culture that supports long-term success.
The Healthcare HR Team of the Year award was given to Hancock Health. Despite limited resources, this HR team continues to drive 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.”
For a full list of winners, visit HR.com Awards. HR.com is the largest network of HR professionals, serving over 2 million members with resources for career development, networking, and compliance. The recognition of these winners highlights the critical importance of innovative HR strategies in addressing workforce challenges in healthcare, such as staffing shortages and employee burnout. By leveraging technology and people-first leadership, healthcare organizations can improve patient care and operational efficiency.
