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 within the healthcare sector. The awards recognize organizations and professionals that help healthcare employers tackle workforce challenges through innovative people strategies, technology, and leadership.
The honorees include solution providers, HR leaders, and teams that have driven measurable results in workforce management, employee engagement, talent development, and organizational performance. Among the winners, Infor Talent Science was named Best Healthcare HR Platform. The platform empowers healthcare employers to make predictive, data-driven hiring decisions using behavioral science and responsible AI. It aims to reduce turnover, strengthen teams, support fair hiring, develop leaders, and improve care quality while building a more resilient workforce.
Stephanie Angelini, Chief People and Corporate Communications Officer at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., was awarded Healthcare HR Leader of the Year. Angelini has strengthened BioCryst's culture, workforce, and reputation through people-first leadership. Her contributions include guiding the organization through major milestones, building leadership and talent programs, fostering accountability and innovation, and creating an inclusive, high-performing culture that supports long-term success.
The Healthcare HR Team of the Year award went to Hancock Health. Despite limited resources, the HR team at Hancock Health 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.”
For a full list of winners, visit HR.com's awards page at www.hr.com/awards. HR.com is the largest network of HR professionals, offering resources such as industry studies, webcasts, certification prep, and conferences to help HR professionals advance their careers. More information is available at www.HR.com.
