I have been applying for remote HR positions for about a year and haven’t received more than a canned rejection email.

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September 23,2021 at 1:44PM UTC

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I have been applying for remote HR positions for about a year and haven’t received more than a canned rejection email. Any tips on where to look for legitimate remote positions and tips for applying? It wouldn’t even have to be HR, but that’s where my experience is. Thanks in advance for the advice!

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DaveFallon PhillipSeptember 23,2021 at 2:54PM UTC
I recently spent the last month doing the same and I ended up finding a role as an Employee Relations Analyst at a nationwide company, full-time WFH.
Initially, I didn't get any traction for remote HR positions so I started to look for HR similar jobs (so that I stayed in my wheel house), but with a different spin.
I still think companies are reluctant or hesitant to add a remote HR headcount to their staff, at least that's been my experience.
Allison LaRockSeptember 28,2021 at 10:06PM UTC
I’d tend to agree with you there
AnonymousSeptember 24,2021 at 2:51PM UTC
Do you have anyone in your network who has a position you'd be interested in? It may be worth talking to them!
AnonymousSeptember 28,2021 at 4:24PM UTC
Based on my experience as an HR Executive, human resources by nature is a hands-on position. It doesn't lend itself to remote work.
You may want to narrow your focus to employee relations, employee benefits, and/or ombudsman work.
heyjanineSeptember 28,2021 at 6:14PM UTC
I’m currently an HR Manager and can do 95% of my job remotely but my current employer is very “traditional” so is against anyone working from home for any portion of the week. I’m looking for a job where I can work remotely for even part of the week.
Allison LaRockSeptember 28,2021 at 10:06PM UTC
Network over linked in! Look up people who work at the companies you are interested in working at and send them a message! Make it personal, do some research on the companies, and try to use your networking skills to get in. I would also get used to the fact most HR roles are not remote, but some have some hybrid flexibility and that may be what you are going to find.