personnel department

noun

the department in an organization dealing with matters involving employees, as hiring, training, labor relations, and benefits.

Origin of personnel department

First recorded in 1940–45

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Rivera noted the pro personnel department, helmed by Eric Stokes and Chris Polian, will monitor needs of those around Washington to help make the decision in the moment.
Washington is keeping all options open with first-round pick — including a trade up or down | Sam Fortier | April 16, 2021 | Washington Post
The role is Williams’s third in as many years and marks a shift from the personnel department to the business side of the team’s operations.
Doug Williams takes on new role with Washington Football Team | Nicki Jhabvala | February 4, 2021 | Washington Post
He knows the amount of hard work it takes to operate a successful personnel department.
Washington names Martin Mayhew as GM, Marty Hurney as executive vice president | Nicki Jhabvala | January 22, 2021 | Washington Post
The personnel department was "constantly" receiving requests from commanders that no black noncoms be assigned to their units.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 | Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
Did you look at it as you were there in the personnel department?
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

There is no confusing maze of hallways leading to the personnel department from the outside.
Sense from Thought Divide | Mark Irvin Clifton
But you know in the personnel department after you had delivered Oswald to the homicide squadron, you saw the gun and six bullets?
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I called up and asked for the personnel department, asked if a Lee Oswald was employed there.
Warren Commission (4 of 26): Hearings Vol. IV (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

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