The main characteristics of the modern era include numerous innovations and the accelerated development of the technological industry. Organizations operating in such an environment must therefore be prepared for frequent dynamic changes to maintain their relevance. In contrast to the outdated traditional approach to project management, which did not provide sufficient support for organizations in dealing with today's market challenges, an agile approach has emerged, characterized by the ability to adapt and respond promptly to changes. Given that one of the key agile principles emphasizes that individuals and their interactions and collaboration should take precedence over processes, it is essential to consider the functioning of human resources departments in agile project organizations. Just as agile management has supplanted traditional methods, people and their competencies have taken precedence over what were once the most important economic resources: labor and capital. Regardless of technology and capital, most modern organizations will not succeed without an adequate approach to managing human resources. The initial steps in this process are planning and acquiring human resources, which facilitate the identification of proactive and motivated individuals. The main goal of this paper was to examine, through detailed empirical research, the processes of human resource planning and acquisition in agile project organizations. For this reason, a study was conducted through in-depth interviews with seven human resources experts from organizations that employ an agile project management in Croatia. The results of the research confirm that the theoretical principles of the agile approach, such as flexibility, adaptability, readiness for rapid changes, and proactive talent acquisition have significant applications in the processes of planning and acquiring human resources within agile project teams. Furthermore, the results indicate that successful organizations genuinely integrate agile principles into their processes, ensuring an effective response to the dynamic changes of the agile environment.