Top LinkedIn Influencers in Recruiting & HR (2025)

Adam Grant

5M+

Professor, Wharton School

Wharton's top-rated professor and author of 'Think Again', 'Give and Take', and 'Originals'. Adam researches how to find motivation and make work more meaningful. His followers are HR leaders, executives, and professionals interested in organizational psychology.

Brené Brown

3M+

Professor & Author, University of Houston

Research professor who spent 20 years studying courage, vulnerability, and leadership. Brené's TED Talk has 60M+ views. Her books like 'Dare to Lead' transformed how organizations think about leadership. Her followers are executives, HR leaders, and professionals building authentic leadership.

David Green

120K+

Executive Director, Insight222

The leading voice on people analytics and data-driven HR. David runs Insight222 and helps organizations create value through ethical use of people data. His followers are HR analytics leaders, CHROs, and consultants shaping the future of work with data.

Hung Lee

77K+

Curator, Recruiting Brainfood

Runs Recruiting Brainfood, the most influential newsletter in talent acquisition. With 15+ years as an agency recruiter, recruitment manager, and head of talent, Hung curates the best thinking in recruiting. His followers are HR leaders and recruiters who want to stay ahead of industry trends.

James Caan CBE

600K+

Chairman, Recruitment Entrepreneur

Serial entrepreneur for 25+ years, best known from BBC's Dragons' Den. James founded Hamilton Bradshaw Group and Recruitment Entrepreneur, helping businesses build capital. His followers are entrepreneurs, business buyers, and professionals seeking practical business advice.

Jan Tegze

90K+

Talent Acquisition Leader, Author & Speaker

Author of 'Full Stack Recruiter' and LinkedIn Top Voice. Jan specializes in international recruiting and sourcing strategies, helping companies build global talent pipelines. His followers are recruiters and sourcers who want to master advanced search techniques and recruiting automation.

Johnny Campbell

120K+

CEO & Co-Founder, SocialTalent

Built SocialTalent into the leading hiring skills platform, helping 500+ companies hire over a million people in 2018 alone. Johnny shares insights on talent acquisition strategy, recruiter training, and the future of hiring. His followers are TA leaders building high-performing recruiting teams.

Josh Bersin

500K+

Founder & CEO, The Josh Bersin Company

The godfather of HR research. Josh founded Bersin by Deloitte and now runs the Josh Bersin Academy. He turns complex HR challenges into actionable strategies for the world's largest organizations. His followers are CHROs, HR directors, and people ops leaders shaping the future of work.

Liz Ryan

3.5M+

Founder & CEO, Human Workplace

One of the most-followed people on LinkedIn. Liz runs Human Workplace, a coaching and HR consulting firm dedicated to humanizing work. Her viral posts reach millions weekly. Her followers are professionals seeking career advice and HR leaders rethinking traditional workplace practices.

Lou Adler

250K+

CEO, The Adler Group

The architect of Performance-based Hiring, adopted by LinkedIn, Disney, McKinsey, and 10,000+ companies. Lou has spent 30+ years transforming how organizations hire, with a weekly newsletter reaching 250K+ subscribers. His followers are talent acquisition leaders, recruiters, and HR directors looking to upgrade their hiring process.

Meghan M. Biro

200K+

CEO & Founder, TalentCulture

Founder of TalentCulture and a leading voice on HR technology, workplace culture, and employee engagement. Meghan contributes to Forbes and helps companies like Microsoft and IBM rethink their talent strategies. Her followers are HR tech buyers and people leaders driving digital transformation.

Mel Robbins

3M+

Author & Speaker, The Mel Robbins Companies

Created the '5 Second Rule' used by millions worldwide. Mel is one of the most-booked speakers globally, helping people overcome self-doubt and take action. Her followers are professionals seeking motivation, productivity tips, and career advancement strategies.

Roberta Matuson

180K+

Strategic Advisor, Matuson Consulting

LinkedIn Top Voice in leadership and 25+ years as an HR executive coach. Roberta helps organizations find, hire, grow, and keep top talent. Her followers are HR leaders, executives, and consultants focused on talent strategy and leadership development.

Simon Sinek

6M+

Author & Speaker, Start With Why

Author of 'Start With Why' and 'Leaders Eat Last' with 60M+ TED Talk views. Simon teaches leaders how to inspire action and build trust. His followers are executives, HR leaders, and managers seeking to transform organizational culture.

Suzanne Lucas

65K+

The Evil HR Lady, Writer & Speaker

Known as the 'Evil HR Lady', Suzanne is a keynote speaker and writer specializing in HR leadership and workplace issues. She brings a refreshingly honest perspective to HR challenges. Her followers are HR professionals who appreciate candid advice on managing people and navigating workplace dynamics.

Tim Sackett

150K+

President, HRU Technical Resources

Author of 'The Talent Fix' and a Top 10 Global HR Influencer. Tim delivers no-nonsense HR and recruiting insights with humor that cuts through the noise. His followers are HR leaders, recruiters, and talent acquisition pros who appreciate straight talk on hiring strategies and employer branding.

Vanessa Raath

85K+

Founder, The Talent Hunter

Trained over 1,000 recruiters from 100+ countries on sourcing and AI-powered recruiting. Vanessa runs workshops helping recruiters incorporate AI into their workflow while maintaining the human touch. Her followers are forward-thinking recruiters and talent acquisition professionals.

William Tincup

100K+

President, RecruitingDaily

Co-founder of WRKdefined and president of RecruitingDaily. William has spent 20+ years questioning the status quo in HR and talent acquisition. He creates a space for bold conversations about the future of work. His followers are HR tech vendors, recruiters, and TA leaders who want the unfiltered truth.