HR.com has announced the winners of the 2026 HR in Healthcare Awards, honoring individuals and organizations that are driving innovation in human resources within the healthcare industry. The awards highlight those who address critical workforce challenges through strategic people management, technology, and leadership, ultimately improving care quality and organizational performance.
The HR in Healthcare Awards feature categories including Best Healthcare HR Platform, Healthcare HR Leader of the Year, and Healthcare HR Team of the Year. This year's winners were selected for their measurable impact on workforce management, employee engagement, talent development, and organizational resilience.
Infor Talent Science was named Best Healthcare HR Platform. The platform uses behavioral science and responsible AI to help healthcare employers make predictive, data-driven hiring decisions. By reducing turnover and strengthening teams, Infor Talent Science supports fair hiring practices and leadership development, enabling organizations to build a more resilient workforce and deliver better patient care.
Stephanie Angelini, Chief People and Corporate Communications Officer at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., was recognized as Healthcare HR Leader of the Year. Angelini has strengthened BioCryst's culture through people-first leadership, guiding the company through major milestones, building leadership and talent programs, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment that supports long-term success.
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 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 underscore the importance of strategic HR in healthcare, where workforce shortages and burnout remain pressing issues. By recognizing these leaders and solutions, HR.com aims to inspire further innovation and share best practices across the industry. The full list of winners is available on HR.com's awards page.
