Top LinkedIn Influencers in Recruiting & HR (2025)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.