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Have you ever had your CEO or a team lead request a “unicorn candidate”? Or have you seen a job applicant submit a resume written in Comic Sans? Then you know the HR life is anything but boring. And that has inspired some super funny HR memes across the internet.
So, this HR meme list is here to celebrate (and sympathize) the daily adventures of human resources professionals like you.
I’ve scoured the internet and social media to gather 60 hilarious and oh-so-relatable HR memes to lighten up your day. From budget cuts to payroll errors, these memes are a mix of challenges and humor that make your job as an HR both rewarding and ridiculous. Scroll through, laugh out loud, and share this HR meme list with your colleagues. It’s guaranteed to boost the morale of anyone battling in the HR trenches.
I also divided them into categories for easier viewing. Enjoy!
HR Memes About Resume
We’ve all done it before–judge people based on their resumes. First impressions from resumes can either wow or bewilder, thanks to over-the-top embellishments and outright contradictions,
Ever seen a candidate who claims to be an “expert in leadership” but panics when asked about group projects? Or, my personal favorite, someone who lists “common sense” as a skill but forgets to attach their cover letter?
And when you get to the interview stage, the real fun begins. Candidates who exaggerated their qualifications suddenly shrink under questioning, and the fancy words they used like “synergy” and “innovative thinker” lose their appeal. It’s no wonder HR professionals and recruiters eventually develop a sixth sense for spotting embellishments and exaggerations.
Here’s some humor to help you survive it.
Best HR Memes About Employees
Employees are what keep a company running—and what keep HR on their toes. From creative excuses for being late to the infamous “I didn’t see your email” line, the daily antics of employees never fail to amuse (or confuse).
It’s no surprise that memes about employee shenanigans have taken the internet by storm.
Do you love your fellow employees? Check out these funny HR memes about them:
HR Nightmare Memes
Have you ever experienced an HR nightmare? Here are 2 of the best HR memes I found:
HR Memes About CEOs
We love CEOs, but these HR memes about them still gave us a laugh.
CEOs are known for their big ideas and bold visions, but sometimes those big dreams don’t quite align with HR’s day-to-day realities. Whether it’s requesting an entire team of top-tier hires in a week or rolling out buzzword-filled strategies, leadership’s demands often leave HR walking the fine line between diplomacy and disbelief.
HR professionals quickly learn that a key part of their job is bridging the gap between the executive suite’s vision and the ground-level execution. But sometimes, these visions come in the form of midnight inspiration emails and ambitious initiatives that stretch resources to the breaking point.
But here’s the fun part: these quirks also make for some of the most relatable and hilarious moments in HR.
Management HR Memes
Can you relate to these management memes?
Benefits HR Memes
Let’s be honest—benefits are what really make a job worth sticking around for. But from vague health plan details to PTO policies that seem to disappear during busy seasons, HR professionals know the struggle of managing expectations.
Of course, the internet has turned these benefit-related headaches into memes that are as relatable as they are hilarious.
Here are a couple of the best HR memes about benefits.
Performance Review Meme
How accurate is this performance review meme?
Payroll Memes
You just feel something different in the air when payroll week comes around. The stakes are high. Employees are expectant. And the deadlines become tighter than ever. One mistake can turn payday into doomsday, with employees knocking on your door or bombarding you with emails and calls.
There’s the always-present and ever-dramatic last-minute overtime approval, holiday pay confusion, and the occasional direct deposit mixup. Oh, we can’t also forget employees trying to make sense of their pay stubs as if it was written in Latin. Payroll week is enough to make anyone’s head spin–but somehow, HR always pulls through.
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing payroll balance perfectly. For that fleeting moment, you feel like you’ve conquered the world. Or at least your payroll system.
Here are a few payroll memes to get you through the day.
LinkedIn Memes
LinkedIn is where professionalism meets oversharing, and the results are comedy gold. From humblebrags disguised as life lessons to endless “open to work” posts with the same corporate headshots, the platform never fails to deliver meme-worthy content.
LinkedIn lovers, you will love these LinkedIn memes.
Employee Engagement Memes
Keeping employees engaged is no small feat. From awkward team-building activities to overly enthusiastic surveys, HR’s quest to boost morale often walks a fine line between inspiring and cringe-worthy.
Naturally, this balancing act has spawned some hilarious memes that highlight the challenges of keeping everyone motivated—and awake—during yet another virtual happy hour.
How do you feel about employee engagement?
HR Budget Memes
The HR budget must be the ultimate test of patience and resourcefulness. It’s either that or CFOs just like pranking HRs. Because when CFOs say “do more with less”, it feels like they mean”do everything with nothing”.
Need a bigger budget for recruitment? You’ll probably get a “no” and a suggestion to get creative. But here’s the silver lining: if anyone can stretch a dollar, it’s HR. From DIY solutions to prioritizing like a pro, we prove everyday that creativity isn’t just a skill–it’s survival.
Did your HR budget get approval? Here are a few HR budget memes, good and bad!
Interview Memes
Job interviews are where professionalism and awkwardness come together, creating the perfect recipe for comedy. From candidates oversharing their life stories to hiring managers asking the infamous “Where do you see yourself in five years?” question, interviews are a goldmine of meme-worthy moments.
Do these interview memes hit home for you and your company?
Job Description Memes
Ah, job descriptions—the place where dreams and reality collide. Whether it’s asking for entry-level candidates with ten years of experience or listing every software known to humanity, some job descriptions feel more like wish lists than practical guides.
HR professionals know the struggle of balancing precision with appeal, and the internet has delivered the memes to prove it. These 2 job description memes were too hilarious not to share.
Resume Memes
What’s an HR meme blog without a few resume memes?
Let’s face it—resumes are a goldmine for comedy. From the “creative” ways people describe basic skills (yes, “Excel wizard” counts) to the glaring typos that somehow made it past spellcheck, every recruiter has seen it all.
Whether it’s exaggerating job titles or claiming proficiency in languages they can’t even pronounce, candidates have turned resumes into a blend of fact, fiction, and fantasy. Naturally, the memes about them are just as entertaining. Let’s dive in!
HR Memes About COVID-19
If there’s one thing the pandemic gave HR professionals—besides endless Zoom calls—it’s material for some top-tier memes. From navigating remote work chaos to trying to enforce “camera-on” policies, HR became the go-to department for all things pandemic-related.
COVID-19 turned the workplace upside down, and with it came a whole new set of challenges (and punchlines). So, let’s take a look at the memes that perfectly capture the madness, one socially-distanced laugh at a time.
Other Funny HR Memes
Here are a few more funny HR memes I found that didn’t quite fit into the other sections.
Funny Recruiter Memes
Recruiters are often the unsung heroes of the hiring world. They juggle endless job requisitions, decipher vague hiring manager requests, and somehow keep their LinkedIn inboxes from bursting at the seams.
But let’s be real—recruiting isn’t all polished resumes and perfect candidate matches. It’s also a wild ride filled with ghosting, unrealistic expectations, and the occasional “Do you really need this job to require 10 years of experience?” moment.
So, naturally, the internet has done what it does best: turned recruiters’ daily struggles into memes that are painfully relatable—and hilarious. Let’s dive into the funniest ones!
Back in March, we also did a list of 25 Funny Recruiter Memes. Check those out for another good laugh!
Conclusion
The life of an HR professional is a unique blend of challenges, creativity, and the occasional bewildering request—all of which make for some truly hilarious moments. I hope this HR meme list proves that laughter is the best stress reliever, especially when you’re navigating stressful periods.
I’ve discovered that memes have a way of uniting people through shared experiences, and if there’s one thing HR professionals know, it’s that their struggles are universally relatable. Whether it’s decoding a resume filled with “creative” embellishments or fielding 11th-hour requests from leadership, humor helps us all get through the day.
Which meme from this list hit closest to home?
Funny Job Titles & Funny Job Descriptions
If you’re still in need of more laughs…check out our posts on 100+ Creative & Funny Job Titles [by Department & Position] and 16 Funny Job Descriptions.
Why I Wrote This?
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SHOUT-OUTS
- 5 of the Best HR Memes for a Little Human Resources Humor (by Derek Smith)
- 10 Memes That Only A Human Resource Professional Will Understand (by Veenu Shankar)
- HR Memes on Instagram (by @hr.memes)
- Crack The Joke: HR Memes You Should NOT Miss (by HRinAsia.com)
- Our Favorite HR Memes to Get You Through April Fools’ Day (by Josh Hrala)
- Best timesheet and payroll memes (by Clockify)
- 10 Great Job Interview Memes (by Career Geek Experts)
