50+ Funny HR memes that you can relate

Human resources are a critical part of successful companies. They can make or break a business depending on their ability on annual reviews, employee engagements, and helping mistakes. They juggle many balls at once and have to complete multiple tasks every day. 

We have created this article containing hr memes and videos about hr professionals. Go to your favorite hr managers and show them these hr memes that are funny and relatable. 

1. When the jokes reach HR

#1 HR meme - Source: digitalmomblog

We all make jokes about how much we “hate” our jobs even if we do not really hate them. Just be careful who your jokes get to, to not make a “visit” to HR. Because then, you might have to explain your innocent jokes in some uncomfortable situations.

2. It is not that serious 😬

#2 HR meme - Source: digitalmomblog

When HR wants you to tell them the joke, it is just like when your parents want you to elaborate on the joke you made. Come on mom, do not take it seriously. It is mostly a “you had to be there” moment anyways.

3. The importance of HR

#3 HR meme - Source: careerminds

HR juggles many balls at once, but it may seem as if all you do is monitor employees without doing much. No worries! We see you working hard HR people! 🥇

4. When things are not as they seemed🫢

#4 HR meme - Source: peoplehum

Everybody polishes their resumes a little. And, as HR, we have all seen someone who overdoes this. Just find the potential in them and focus on that if you can.

5. Oh, well…

#5 HR meme - Source: Namely

One of the difficult parts of being the problem solver for everybody is: You can not help yourself. It is time to consult that work book of guidelines then.

6. That amazing feeling…

#6 HR meme - Source: ONGIG

Every HR person knows the great feeling of having the new hire show up for onboarding. You have been a big part of the recruitment process, and now the rolled is filled. On to the next assignment!

7. Those big bonuses… 💸

#7 HR meme - Source: careerminds

It can always be a big shock seeing huge bonuses go to some employees. Well, as long as they work hard and earn those bonuses, all we can do is congratulate them. 👏

8. Loopholes ➰

#8 HR meme - Source: ebaumsworld

There will always be some people who will try to take advantage of linguistic loopholes. Or, they can try to work their way around with some word plays. A warning is a must, but funny nonetheless. 

9. Just trust us🤫

 #9 HR meme - Source: boredpanda

Not to burst anyone’s bubble, but… Yes, as you may have already guessed, they can see who sent the survey. Or, even if they can not see it right away, it is not impossible to find who wrote what. But just trust us when we say the surveys are anonymous. Wink Wink!

10. It is hard to say no to the 🥂

#10 meme - Source: boredpanda

Not much is better than a Friday fun within work hours with your favorite colleagues. It is like you get paid to have fun with drinks in hand!

11. If HR was a costume

#11 HR meme - Source: goco

As sugar, spice, and everything nice create powerpuff girls, these three items create a distressed HR. This is what they wear every day under their many hats.

12. Time to run🏃

#12 HR meme - Source: goco

Exes, crazy in-laws, and people you fired on the job. These are never good encounters on a random Tuesday. Am I right?

13. When it is one of those days

#13 HR meme - Source: goco

We, HR, know how to juggle many balls. And managers know it too. Sometimes they may ask a bit too much. But like superheroes, we can manage them too!

14. Just breathe and smile

#14 HR meme - Source: boredpanda

You need to stay calm even when that coworker asks the 50th question of the day. At the end of the day, they mean well and you get paid to help their problems.

15. Pizza parties!

#15 HR meme - Source: hrworld

Pizza parties and Happy Friday funs are good ways to increase communication between employees. A challenge in this scenario could be finding the perfect thing for everyone. But, the least you can do is try!

16. Hanging in there

#16 HR meme - Source: toggl

Especially after Covid, the weight on the shoulders of HR doubled for sure. Must add a “hanging in there” barrel too. For all the times you want to smash a table.

17. Finding the best talent 🔎

#17 HR meme - Source: toggl

Finding the best talent among many applicants can be difficult. You need to go through many talents and wish they would stay until the onboarding. However, it is a great feeling seeing them thrive in the company. 

18. Notifications, you say?

#18 HR meme - Source: people hum

Juggling many applications easily become second nature to HR. There are always emails to be answered and messages to be sent. Never a dull day. We just hope you do not get overwhelmed by multiple open tabs.

19. That great feeling🎉

#19 HR meme - Source: breezy

You found the perfect talent. You interview them, and everything is great. You give them an offer; they say they will think about it. And, the most awaited mail or phone call comes. They accept the offer! What a joy indeed.

20. Another side of the coin

#20 HR meme - Source: dice

Sigh… And there is that. They have accepted your offer but changed their mind at the last minute. It is an awful feeling. But what can you say…

21. So many things at once

#21 HR meme - Source: niagarainstitute

So many documents, so many new people, so much information. We can not get angry at new recruits. We have all been there. Of course you will help them in every step of the way.

22. Messy but organized

#22 HR meme - Source: dice

HR is the master of multitasking. There are many applications, tabs, and pictures open both on your brain and on your computer. But that is how you get business done. 😉

23. Review time

#23 HR meme - Source: breezy

Everybody wants improvements within the company. But when it comes to employee reviews, they all scatter around. Sometimes you even need to chase them down like this meme. There may be some reason behind it, but you always get them done on time.

24. Many hats of HR 👒🎓🎩⛑️

#24 HR meme - Source: notshrmapproved

It is a good feeling knowing you are capable of many things all at once as HR. But, the real question is how will you answer people asking you, “So, what do you do in your job?”

25. I feel great!

#25 HR meme - Source: dice

Finding new talents is one of the critical ways of improving the company, and it may be a stressful process. Even if the managers may not appreciate the great work you do, you know how rewarding that is.

26. Holiday week

#26 HR meme - Source: hr.memes

Just like Yoda would say, “Holiday week, it is. Bother HR, you must not.” Finally, some peace and quiet…

27. Many faces of HR

#27 HR meme - Source: xobin

Why not create different faces for your many different hats? It only makes things easier. You may feel frustrated, tired, or done but the people in the company need your best self.

28. Worst part of recruiting

#28 HR meme - Source: xobin

When you find the perfect candidate and give them an offer. Anxiously waiting for them to get back to you can be a little stressful. Best you can do in this scenario is not to think about it much.

29. Well, that’s the way it works

#29 HR meme - Source: ongig

It may not write in the job description of an HR. But it is true they feed from the chaos. As cleaners need dirt to clean, HR needs problems to be solved. That’s the way it goes.

30. A strategy

#30 HR meme - Source: peoplehum

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. If a different new strategy is working, then it is the correct strategy. Not to recruitments are the same afterall.

31. You are joking, right?

#31 HR meme - Source: folkshr

Communication is everything in HR. And when all your efforts fail to reach someone, you may have to restrain yourself from communicating your anger.

32. Fixing problems

#32 HR meme - Source: folkshr

Finding problems, fixing problems. That is what HR does to keep the company alive and well. Because only then the business can be its best self!

33. We don’t bite 🧛🏻

#33 HR meme - Source: bestofhr

To the new employee that wants to come up to you with a question but is a bit too shy; we see you, and it is okay! Just say hi and we can work from there.

34. What a joy

#34 HR meme - Source: ismartrecruit

So, you find the perfect candidate you are looking for, and they are interested as well. It is like match made in heaven. Say no more 🎉

35. Not a threat, but a promise

#35 HR meme - Source: ismartrecruit

This is what HR wants for a perfect day; finding the perfect talent. It is like fishing in a lake. The wait can be long and stressful but the reward is great.

36. The worst feeling

#36 HR meme - Source: therecruiterbible

Sometimes losing a great talent feels worse than a bad breakup. What do you mean you changed your mind after all those talks and emails? Do I have no worth to you? 😭

37. Seeing the potential

#37 HR meme - Source: zenhr

All HR workers should have this good quality; seeing the potential in the unexpected people. They may not fill in all the boxes but if they are willing to put to time to improve, it is better than a more qualified person.

38. The day they see your value

#38 HR meme - Source: aunty

Even the people that do not see HR as important will have HR questions. And, who will they go to? Of course, you will be waiting for them in your comfortable chair, taking your sweet time.😌

39. Hello HR!?

#39 HR meme - Source: Sunny Street

This is a human resources meme from 2013 that demonstrates “appropriate” and “inappropriate” behavior in the office. When it comes to working in a space with lots of people, even small interactions could be an HR matter for some.

40. Extra activities

Most people may enjoy a good happy hour or pizza lunch with coworkers, but when it comes to extra activities, that same enthusiasm may not be found.

41. Plan backfired

What do mean you will give me more work but not more money? That was NOT the plan, for sure. Can we negotiate please? 🙏

42. It all starts with this

There is not one employee that will eventually come to you with, “Ok, So here is what happened…” But you are there to help them anyway. So, no problem!

43. Top performance review

Every company has that one relative, friend, or colleague. And, you can not do much other than give them a few side eyes during lunch.

44. Not an accountant

I know you have questions I do not have the answers to. But let me see anyways. That’s the least I can do.

45. Don’t cry

This thing happens to the best of us. Just hope you can find a better one!

46. Back from vacation

Let’s be honest, the work and people’s questions never stop. We are just good at keeping them all organized. As an HR you should be good at filing, managing people, and answering calls all day.

47. Let me do my job please

In meetings, everyone is an HR expert. But they will come to you when they have an HR question… Something that will never change.

48. Cold calls 🥶

Cold calls can be just like called showers. Only sometimes great, and a big challenge. Just be your best self and try not to cry.

49. They do not know you

Tired, overworked, underappreciated. They can only guess from afar.

50. A new plan

We are called recruiters, not for nothing. Appreciate the input tho. Maybe next time.🤷

51. Well…

We know that we say have the answers to your questions. But we are not scapegoats. Please, do not change that.

Wrapping it up

What HR does can not be explained in a few words. They are part of an employee’s job cycle from start to finish, and they manage many things. We tried to find humor in HR memes to share with your favorite hr people. Therefore, in this blog, we have gathered 50 hr related memes about work in hr and everyday struggles. Hope you enjoyed it!