HR.com Announces Winners of the 2026 HR in Healthcare Awards

The awards recognize organizations and professionals who help healthcare employers address workforce challenges through innovative people strategies, technology, and leadership. Honorees include solution providers, HR leaders, and teams driving measurable results in workforce management, employee engagement, talent development, and organizational performance. 

Best Healthcare HR Platform: Infor Talent Science 

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. 

Healthcare HR Leader of the Year: Stephanie Angelini, Chief People and Corporate Communications Officer, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Stephanie Angelini continues to strengthen BioCryst's culture, workforce, and reputation through people-first leadership by 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.  

Healthcare HR Team of the Year: 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. 

View All HR.com Awards:  www.hr.com/awards

"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." 

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