Exhaustive A–Z HR Glossary

A high-coverage glossary across HR, payroll, compliance, talent acquisition, performance, benefits, HR analytics, and day-to-day people operations. Search or jump by letter. Click any term to copy its anchor link.

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200+ HR & payroll terms with clear definitions. Country-specific items (like PF/ESI) are included as common references.
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Note: Terms related to statutory benefits, tax, and compliance can vary by location and may change. Treat these as definitions for understanding and align final decisions with your HR/legal/payroll advisors.
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