HR.com has announced the winners of the 2026 HR in Healthcare Awards, celebrating outstanding HR leaders, teams, and solution providers who are advancing human resources within the healthcare industry. The awards highlight organizations and professionals addressing critical workforce challenges through innovative people strategies, technology, and leadership.
The honorees include solution providers, HR leaders, and teams that have demonstrated measurable results in areas such as workforce management, employee engagement, talent development, and organizational performance. Among the winners, Infor Talent Science was recognized as the Best Healthcare HR Platform. The platform uses behavioral science and responsible AI to enable predictive, data-driven hiring decisions, helping healthcare employers reduce turnover, strengthen teams, 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.
Hancock Health received the Healthcare HR Team of the Year award. 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 over 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, the largest network of HR professionals, is dedicated to helping HR professionals advance their careers and find optimal solutions to enhance job performance. With over 2 million members, HR.com offers industry studies, professional education, webcasts, certification prep, conferences, and compliance updates. More information is available at HR.com.
