Translation guide
The department or function within an organization that deals with hiring, administration, and training of personnel.
human resources department
human resources (as a function)
human resources (as people/assets)
Referring to the department or the function of managing employees in a company.
The standard term for human resources as a department or function. Can also refer to personnel affairs in general.
He works in the human resources department.
The work of human resources is not just recruitment.
Specifically the human resources department. Use when you need to be explicit about the department.
Please contact the human resources department.
The English abbreviation is commonly used in business contexts, especially in international or modern companies.
Please send an email to HR.
Referring to the people who work for an organization, considered as an asset.
人事 (jinji) refers to the department or the administrative function, while 人材 (jinzai) refers to the people themselves as resources or talent. Use 人事 for HR processes and 人材 for talking about employees as assets.
consult with HR
recruit human resources
優秀な人材を確保することが重要です。
It is important to secure excellent human resources.
A direct translation of 'human resources', used in academic or formal business contexts. Less common in everyday speech.
Management of human resources is an important element of business administration.