r/humanresources is a subreddit with 242k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses mentor, time tracking, hris, hr, and benefits, 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
: "[United States] How to improve ER competencies on my own?"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Open Source Software, Sharepoint Method, or better option for Performance Reviews [MT]"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "US LAW[N/A]When hiring, you're allowed to discriminate against equally qualified non-citizens and prefer US citizens. The law says so."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/humanresources
#1
Mentor
3 posts
#2
Time Tracking
2 posts
#3
Hris
2 posts
#4
Hr
2 posts
#5
Benefits
1 post
#6
Compensation
1 post
#7
Laid Off
1 post
#8
Looking For
1 post
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
: "Have you ever asked a manager what the person before you in your role previously did? [N/A]"
5 posts
#2
Career Development
: "Career Advice - HR Manufacturing to Healthcare [PA]"
4 posts
#3
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
: "[CT] Interviewing at places for 2+ years now, but not getting any offers."
3 posts
#4
Employee Relations
: "[United States] How to improve ER competencies on my own?"
3 posts
#5
Technology
: "[MI] Is anyone else having trouble logging into YEPP?"
2 posts
#6
Policies & Procedures
: "Missing Form 16 for first company — BGV issue?[N/A]"
2 posts
#7
Friday Venting Chat
: "Friday Vent Thread [N/A]"
1 post
#8
Compensation & Payroll
: "Laid off with no severance package [IN], shall I reach out to HR to reconsider severance?"
1 post
#9
Employment Law
: "US LAW[N/A]When hiring, you're allowed to discriminate against equally qualified non-citizens and prefer US citizens. The law says so."
1 post
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Yearly
+55k members(29.5%)
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Last updated: October 5, 2026