personnel administration
/ˌpɜːrsənˈɛl ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/ · per·son·nel ad·min·i·stra·tion
noun
- The organized management of an organization’s employees, including hiring, record‑keeping, payroll, benefits, and employee relations. The company's personnel administration revamped its onboarding process to reduce new‑hire paperwork.
- A department or office within an organization responsible for handling staff‑related functions. She transferred to the personnel administration to oversee employee training programs.
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Did you know? The term “personnel administration” peaked in usage during the 1950s–1970s before many firms adopted the more modern “human resources” label.