Translation guide
HR refers to Human Resources, the department or function within a company that handles employee-related matters. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to as 人事 (jinji) or 人事部 (jinjibu).
Standard term for the HR department. 人事 (jinji) means 'personnel affairs' and 部 (bu) means 'department'.
Please contact the HR department.
Often used as a shorthand for the HR department or function, especially in compound words or when the context is clear.
I'll ask Mr. Tanaka from HR.
Used when the HR function is a section (課) rather than a full department. Common in smaller organizations.
I'm in charge of recruitment in the HR section.
The English abbreviation is sometimes used in Japanese business contexts, especially in foreign-affiliated companies or trendy startups. Pronounced エイチアール.
The HR meeting is at 2 PM.
Referring to the practice or discipline of managing human resources, rather than a specific department.
人事 (jinji) can refer to both the department and the function. When you need to be specific about the department, use 人事部 (jinjibu). In casual conversation, 人事 is often enough.
The direct translation 人間資源 (ningen shigen) is not used in Japanese business contexts. Stick to 人事 or 人事部.
I work in HR.
HR is handling the recruitment.
Formulate a human resource management strategy.