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 highlight organizations and professionals who help healthcare employers overcome workforce challenges through innovative people strategies, technology, and leadership.
Among the honorees is Infor Talent Science, recognized as the Best Healthcare HR Platform. The platform uses behavioral science and responsible AI to enable predictive, data-driven hiring decisions, reducing turnover and strengthening teams while supporting fair hiring practices and leadership development. By improving care quality and building a more resilient workforce, Infor Talent Science addresses a critical need in healthcare HR.
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.
The Healthcare HR Team of the Year award went to Hancock Health, an HR team that, despite limited resources, drove 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."
The awards underscore the growing importance of strategic HR in healthcare, where workforce shortages, burnout, and retention challenges are acute. By recognizing platforms like Infor Talent Science, leaders like Angelini, and teams like Hancock Health, HR.com highlights the tangible impact of data-driven and human-centered HR practices. The winners demonstrate that investing in HR technology and leadership not only improves employee engagement and talent development but also enhances organizational performance and patient care quality.
As healthcare organizations continue to navigate complex workforce dynamics, these awards serve as a benchmark for best practices and innovation. The full list of winners is available on the HR.com Awards page, providing a resource for healthcare employers seeking to replicate these successes.
