gestión de recursos humanos
/xestjon de ɾekuɾsos umanos/from spelling rulesfeminine
Human resource management in Spanish is gestión de recursos humanos.
In professional writing and business environments, the abbreviation RR. HH. is frequently used to refer to the human resources department or the field itself.
Meaning: process (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from gestión (management/administration), de (of), recursos (resources) and humanos (human).
Which one should you use?
The term Administración de Personal translates to 'Human Resource Management' and is often used to refer to personnel management or administration of staff.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, Administración de Recursos Humanos and Manejo de Recursos Humanos are regional preferences. In Spain, Dirección de Recursos Humanos is an alternative term used in certain contexts. Additionally, Gerencia de Recursos Humanos is a variation used in some countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun gestión is feminine, so if you use an adjective to describe the entire process, it must be feminine.
Did you know?
- When using the common abbreviation RR. HH, you must double both letters to respect the Spanish rule of doubling letters in abbreviations for plural nouns.
- Despite the similar meaning, using manejo instead of gestión in some Latin American countries can sound more hands-on, as manejar is also the verb used for driving a car.
- While gestión means 'management', the word gestor can refer to a professional agent who handles bureaucracy for others, a role more common in Spain than in the US or UK.
Examples in context
- La empresa necesita mejorar su gestión de recursos humanos.The company needs to enhance its human resource management.
- La gestión de recursos humanos es crucial para el éxito de cualquier organización.Human resource management is crucial for the success of any organization.
- En mi carrera, me gustaría especializarme en gestión de recursos humanos.In my career, I would like to specialize in human resource management.
- Ella estudia la gestión de recursos humanos.She studies human resource management.
- La gestión de recursos humanos es vital para la empresa.Human resource management is vital for the company.
- Necesitamos mejorar la gestión de recursos humanos.We need to improve human resource management.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a new company policy at the office.
- JavierMaría, ¿qué opinas de la nueva gestión de recursos humanos?María, what do you think of the new human resource management?
- MaríaCreo que la gestión de recursos humanos ha mejorado mucho.I think human resource management has improved a lot.
- JavierEstoy de acuerdo con tu opinión.I agree with your opinion.
- MaríaEs bueno ver cambios positivos en el trabajo.It is good to see positive changes at work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “human resource management” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
