HR department
die Personalabteilung, die Personalabteilungen
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HR department
The department in a company or organization that is responsible for all employee-related matters, such as hiring, contracts, payroll, and staff development. It is also called Human Resources (HR).
Wenn du Fragen zu deinem Arbeitsvertrag hast, wende dich bitte an die Personalabteilung.
If you have questions about your employment contract, please contact the HR department.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Personalabteilungen |
| genitive | der Personalabteilung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Personalabteilung | die Personalabteilungen |
| accusative | die Personalabteilung | die Personalabteilungen |
| dative | der Personalabteilung | den Personalabteilungen |
| genitive | der Personalabteilung | der Personalabteilungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of three parts: 'das Personal' (the staff/employees), the linking '-s', and 'die Abteilung' (the department). So it is literally the department for the staff.
Alle neuen Mitarbeiter müssen sich bei der Personalabteilung melden.
All new employees have to report to the HR department.
Common verbs used in connection with the HR department are 'sich wenden an' (to turn to/contact), 'kontaktieren' (to contact), or 'arbeiten in' (to work in). You contact them with questions about your contract, application, or salary.
Für meine Krankmeldung muss ich die Personalabteilung kontaktieren.
I have to contact the HR department about my sick note.
Sie arbeitet seit fünf Jahren in der Personalabteilung.
She has worked in the HR department for five years.
In modern business, especially in international companies, the English terms 'Human Resources' or the abbreviation 'HR' (pronounced 'Ha-Err' in German) are often used. 'HR-Abteilung' (HR department) is also very common.
Bitte schicken Sie Ihre Bewerbung direkt an die HR-Abteilung.
Please send your application directly to the HR department.
personnel development
The Personalabteilung is responsible for many employee-related matters and may also oversee training. Personalentwicklung, by contrast, refers specifically to the area that develops employees’ skills through support and qualification. Use „Personalabteilung“ for overall responsibility and „Personalentwicklung“ for the specific training-related task.
Die Personalabteilung organisiert für alle Mitarbeitenden eine Schulung.
The HR department is organizing a training session for all employees.
Die Personalentwicklung plant die Weiterbildung der Mitarbeitenden.
The personnel development department is planning the employees’ further training.
