r/humanresources is a subreddit with 228k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses hr, looking for, struggling, career, and job, and they frequently recommend/review hr books, payroll software, and ats.
A subreddit for Human Resources professionals: come here to seek career advice, ask questions and get feedback from peers within the HR Community around the world whether you're brand new to HR or a seasoned vet.
Popular Themes in r/humanresources
#1
Advice Requests
: "How do you report the head of HR? [CA]"
11 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Tired of HR [N/A]"
10 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What HRIS are you using, what do you love or hate about it? [N/A]"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Engagement Ideas for Wellness Month for a remote organization? [VA]"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/humanresources
#1
Hr
: ""Hr Dept of One" Monday morning huddle [N/A]"
225 posts
#2
Looking For
46 posts
#3
Struggling
37 posts
#4
Career
: "Seeking advice on Career advancement in current HR specialist role [NY]"
22 posts
#5
Job
20 posts
#6
N/a
: "[N/a] I passed the SHRM-CP!"
19 posts
#7
Struggles
17 posts
#8
Recruitment
: "HR Temping Career [N/A]"
13 posts
#9
Hate
12 posts
#10
Struggle
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/humanresources
Hr Books
32 reviews
#1
Dave Ulrich
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Laszlo Bock
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
HBR
4.0★ from 1 review
Payroll Software
24 reviews
#1
Paylocity
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
ADP
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Bamboo HR
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Ats
15 reviews
#1
Rippling
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
JazzHR
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
ApplicantPro
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/humanresources
#1
Off-Topic / Other
: "Onboarded employee, miscommunication on education [CA]"
18 posts
#2
Career Development
: "Finally made it to HR! [IL]"
11 posts
#3
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
: "Dealing with influx of phone calls from applicants. [N/A]"
8 posts
#4
Compensation & Payroll
: "[USA] What do your own / your companies’ merit increases look like this year?"
6 posts
#5
Employee Engagement, Retention & Satisfaction
: "[N/A]Switched the team off CliftonStrengths this year. Quick writeup since people keep asking."
4 posts
#6
Learning & Development
: "HR by profession, plant lady by passion [CO]"
4 posts
#7
Leaves
: "Bereavement rant [CA]"
3 posts
#8
Strategic Planning
: "[N/A] So my boss randomly decided this week that the exec team needs to go to SHRM, because Oprah. What do people wear to this thing?"
3 posts
#9
Benefits
: "Is this normal? [N/A]"
3 posts
#10
Friday Venting Chat
: "Friday Vent Thread [N/A]"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/humanresources
Yearly
+55k members(32.0%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026