HR (Human Resources)

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What it really means

The department that handles hiring, contracts, pay queries, holidays and workplace problems. Also called People or People & Culture in some firms. Go to HR for formal matters your line manager cannot settle.

Chinese explanation
人力资源部（HR）：负责招聘、合同、薪资疑问、假期和职场问题的部门，有些公司叫 People 或 People & Culture。直属主管解决不了的正式事务就找 HR。

Example conversation

A: My contract details look wrong. B: Email HR — they handle contracts and payroll queries.
A：我的合同信息好像有误。 B：给 HR 发邮件——合同和薪资问题归他们管。

What you could say back

“What's the best email for HR?”

Related phrases

Line manager Onboarding Grievance

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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