r/humanresources is a subreddit with 232k 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
: "Looking for tips on how to land a job in this tough economy? Here's one for you... [N/A]"
23 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Our resignation rate has increased in recent months, with "lack of recognition" being the most frequently cited reason. How to solve it ? [N/A]"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Very close to reaching my limit in HR (vent) [N/A]"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Would you give up a fully remote job for a 33% pay increase? [FL]"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "I built a HR Intelligence dashboard in Power BI. Feedback welcome! [N/A]"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/humanresources
#1
Hr
: "Employee relations question [OH] When does a relationship become a conflict of interest for Hr professionals?"
90 posts
#2
Looking For
46 posts
#3
Struggling
33 posts
#4
Job
20 posts
#5
Struggles
17 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
: "Looking for tips on how to land a job in this tough economy? Here's one for you... [N/A]"
23 posts
#2
Leadership
: "What are the “unwritten rules” of working in HR that nobody teaches you? [N/A]"
10 posts
#3
Employee Relations
: "What's one HR lesson you only learned after making the wrong call? [N/A]"
8 posts
#4
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
: "Sent interview invite to wrong candidate [N/A]"
6 posts
#5
Employee Engagement, Retention & Satisfaction
: "Our resignation rate has increased in recent months, with "lack of recognition" being the most frequently cited reason. How to solve it ? [N/A]"
5 posts
#6
Career Development
: "Passed my SHRM Exam [N/A]"
5 posts
#7
Technology
: "[CA] Paylocity v UKG v Workday"
5 posts
#8
Leaves
: "FMLA Burnout - [N/A]"
4 posts
#9
Employment Law
: "USCIS Vent (Haiti TPS)[n/a]"
4 posts
#10
Friday Venting Chat
: "Friday Vent Thread [N/A]"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/humanresources
Yearly
+56k members(31.7%)
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Last updated: July 13, 2026