r/humanresources is a subreddit with 236k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses hr, looking for, struggling, job, and struggles, 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
: "Should I leave my new job? [NC]"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Recs for HSA Banks? [N/A]"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I hate employee relations! [PA]"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Employees retention (ideas?) [Germany]"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "[N/A] I’m trying to progress in my HR career and came across a very awesome opportunity [N/A]"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/humanresources
#1
Hr
: "Employee Quit Because of Hr [MN]"
106 posts
#2
Looking For
46 posts
#3
Struggling
32 posts
#4
Job
19 posts
#5
Struggles
16 posts
#6
Hate
12 posts
#7
Struggle
12 posts
#8
Tired
10 posts
#9
Employee
9 posts
#10
Career
6 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
: "I've noticed a very distinct difference working under a Patriarchal vs Matriarchal leadership during my time in HR [N/A]"
14 posts
#2
Career Development
: "Amazon HRBP Role. What is it like working at their warehouse? [N/A]"
9 posts
#3
Employee Relations
: "Drama[IN]"
4 posts
#4
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
: "HR Job Red Flag? [CA]"
4 posts
#5
Employee Engagement, Retention & Satisfaction
: "Employee Engagement [IL]"
4 posts
#6
Technology
: "Constant use of AI chats [N/A]"
2 posts
#7
Policies & Procedures
: "[NY] I work in HR. Recently terminated employee submitting new evidence of coworkers policy violations to us missed during previous investigation of that policy violation"
2 posts
#8
Benefits
: "[CA] Employee wants to claim unemployment instead of PFL"
2 posts
#9
Performance Management
: "KPIs per Role Question [N/A]"
2 posts
#10
Employment Law
: "Employee admitted to smoking weed [IN]"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/humanresources
Yearly
+56k members(31.3%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026