The Thrivea HR Glossary

Welcome to the Thrivea HR Glossary—your go-to guide for making sense of the terms, acronyms, and buzzwords that power the world of HR. Whether you’re knee-deep in people data, building your first onboarding flow, or wondering what an ATS actually does, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve rounded up the most commonly used HR and HRIS terms—from “Benefits Administration” to “Workforce Planning”—and explained them in plain, practical language. No jargon, no fluff – just definitions you can actually use.

This glossary is here to help whether you’re leading HR strategy, navigating new software, or trying to decode an email full of HR lingo. So whether you’re an HR pro, a small business owner, or just curious about how smarter people systems work, you’re in the right place.