personnel department

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of personnel department¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

In this way, it mirrors the way NFL teams divide tasks between a pro personnel department and a college scouting staff.

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Tom Telesco, who would be general manager of the Chargers two years later, was in the Indianapolis Colts personnel department at the time, working under the legendary GM Bill Polian.

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She said she was repeatedly told by the personnel department, which functions like a human resources department at a private company, that she couldn’t fire problem employees.

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Behind the scenes, the organization created entirely new personnel departments, reimagined player development processes and administered ever-changing responsibilities to members of the coaching staff.

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But since, Cohen has turned her focus to giving Riley “every resource possible to get to the next level”, starting with a general manager and a revamped personnel department.

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