In the new-age recruitment and HR, it has become crucial for professionals to adopt AI to stand in this rigorous competition. Many voices in HR and recruiting are constantly helping practitioners adopt new technologies, in this case, it’s AI.
They are guiding people about the right, optimal, and responsible use of AI. This will help streamline recruiting & HR workflows, enabling professionals to recognize these voices, we’re featuring the top 30 AI influencers in HR & Recruiting. In this blog post, you will get to know what expertise they hold and find a way to connect with them.
Ready to get the unmatchable learnings they offer? Then, let’s get started!
Top 30 AI Influencers in HR & Recruiting
Laura Close
Laura Close is an HR tech influencer. She is also the co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Included.ai, a platform for DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity) process improvements for HR and the recruiting process of companies which is a culmination of her passion and work to date. She was also named an HR tech influencer to follow in 2022.
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Martyn Redstone
Martyn Redstone is a Conversational & Generative AI evangelism, education and careers specialist. Founder of PPLBOTS, Martyn brings 18 years of recruitment industry experience, with the last 7 years dedicated to the exploration of automation and AI in recruitment.
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Jeanne Meister
As a global HR consultant, Jeanne is highly esteemed as an innovator in human resources and learning. With decades of expertise, she has a proven track record of creating and managing peer networks that include HR and education leaders from Fortune 2000 companies. Jeanne, a forward-thinking workplace visionary, helps clients reimagine approaches to work, the worker, the workplace, and the workforce.
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Brigette Hyacinth
Brigette Hyacinth is a leading HR influencer whose insights have significantly shaped the industry in 2024. With over two decades of experience, she excels as a thought leader, speaker, and author, championing employee-centric practices that emphasize well-being, diversity, and inclusion. Her expertise also covers talent management, leadership development, and organizational culture.
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Jim Stroud
Jim Stroud is a writer, blogger, and public speaker specializing in human resources, recruitment, and AI-based job search strategies. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jim has gained recognition for his work, including being named one of Monster.com’s “Top Ten Employment Bloggers to Follow on Twitter” and securing the seventh position on the “Top 25 HR Digital Influencers” list.
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Hung Lee
Hung Lee is a leading expert in HR and recruiting, recognized for his work in talent acquisition, technology, and innovation. As the founder and CEO of Workshape.io, he developed a platform that used machine learning to align developers with job opportunities. Lee is highly respected for his thought leadership and impact on talent acquisition practices.
Currently, he is the curator at Recruiting Brainfood where he writes a weekly newsletter for the talent industry covering AI, blockchain, culture, the future of work and a lot more.
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Marcel Rietveld
Marcel is among the best HR tech influencers, with the diverse, intelligent content he shares on social platforms! Marcel leads TalentMapper, a game-changing organization that offers recruitment consultation, guiding you to land the best candidates.
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Steve Boese
Steve is the President of H3 HR Advisors. He is an award-winning HR blogger, author, speaker, and moderator, as well as a prominent HR social media influencer.
On his weekly podcast, HR Happy Hours, Steve explores the latest in HR technology and trends, along with strategies for managing business peers. With 20 years in the HR industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to his roles.
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William Tincup
William Tincup is a highly experienced professional in HR and talent acquisition, known for his profound understanding of the interplay between technology and talent. He provides insightful and thought-provoking content, helping professionals navigate the latest trends and strategies. His engaging style and knack for clarifying complex subjects set him apart in the industry.
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Jim Durbin
Jim Durbin, known as the “Social Media Headhunter,” is a prominent expert in recruitment and social media strategy. He offers practical tips and advice for recruiters and HR professionals, with real-world examples that make his guidance highly actionable and relatable.
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Craig Fisher
Craig is the creator and expert in employer branding and marketing strategy at TalentNet Media, where he focuses on developing employer brands and recruitment plans. He also guides HR technology and digital strategies to various businesses. Craig has worked with major companies such as LinkedIn, Toyota, and YUM! Brands, and HootSuite. Notably, he founded North America’s first LinkedIn-certified training company and pioneered the first Twitter chat for recruiters.
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Sarah White
Sarah is the CEO of Aspect43. She focuses on researching and writing about HR and recruiting technologies while working with software and solution providers, as well as investors, to apply data-driven approaches. Since 2007, Sarah has been a speaker at numerous HR, business, and technology conferences and has been featured in various publications, including SXSW, Fast Company, NBC News, Huffington Post, HR Executive, and the Wall Street Journal.
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Leela Srinivasan
Leela Srinivasan is the Chief Executive Officer at Parity and a leading expert in employer branding and talent acquisition. Combining her marketing and HR background, Srinivasan provides a distinctive viewpoint on the intersection of technology and recruitment. Through her LinkedIn posts, she explores key topics such as employer brand strategy, candidate experience, and the influence of AI on HR, delivering valuable insights for organizations aiming to attract and retain top talent.
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Jonathan F. Kestenbaum
Jonathan F. Kestenbaum is the Managing Director of AMS. AMS is a global total workforce solutions firm. Specializing in emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and automation, Kestenbaum offers expert analysis and insights on the future of work. His LinkedIn posts cover the latest trends and advancements in talent acquisition technology, positioning him as a key resource for HR professionals aiming to stay ahead in the industry.
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Madelin Laurano
Madeline Laurano is the founder of Aptitude Research, a research-driven advisory firm focused on talent acquisition and HR technology. She offers valuable insights and thought leadership to assist organizations in enhancing their recruitment processes. She addresses a variety of topics, including predictive analytics in hiring and the future of remote work, establishing her as a trusted resource for HR professionals aiming to drive innovation within their organizations.
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Stacy Zapar
Stacy Donovan Zapar is a prominent HR influencer, keynote speaker, and founder & principal recruiter of The Talent Agency, a boutique recruitment firm. She served as the technical editor and contributing author for Wiley’s *LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day* and is involved with multiple advisory boards. Her expertise has been highlighted in publications such as the Washington Post, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review.
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Matt Alder
Matt Alder is the producer and host of the *Recruiting Future* Podcast, where he explores the future of work through a technological lens. An accomplished keynote speaker and prolific writer, he co-authored *Exceptional Talent* and *Digital Talent*. Alder is also a highly sought-after mentor for emerging companies.
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Lou Adler
Lou Adler is the CEO and founder of Adler Group, a performance-based hiring learning system, a consulting and training firm dedicated to helping recruiters and hiring managers globally source, interview, and hire top-tier and diverse talent. He is the author of Amazon’s top-10 best-sellers and a leading blogger in LinkedIn’s Influencer program, where he discusses the latest trends in hiring, employment, and recruiting. Adler’s articles, quotes, and research are featured in Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, Bloomberg, SHRM, and The Wall Street Journal.
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Bill Boorman
Bill Boorman is the strategic advisor at VONQ. Driven by his passion for enhancing the recruitment process, Bill collaborates with tech start-ups on product development, market fit, and preparing for investment. He speaks on a broad range of topics, from talent acquisition to data tipping points in HR, and has presented at numerous HR and recruiting events globally.
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Greg Savage
Greg is the principal at Savage Recruitment Academy, as well as a speaker, recruitment and leadership advisor, and author of *Savage Truth*. Recognized as one of LinkedIn’s ‘Top Voices’ in 2018, Greg has long been a prominent figure in the HR field and was voted the most influential recruiter in Australia over the past 60 years.
Greg is a trusted advisor and respected authority in the global recruitment and professional services industries. Greg is also a regular keynote speaker at conferences around the world.
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Jonathan Parsons
Jonathan Parsons is the brand director and AI leader at Procter and Gamble. He widely talks about the use of AI in marketing through his newsletter “The Marketing Advantage” which has 40,000+ subscribers.
Jonathan has an experience of over a decade in FMCG marketing and is experienced in business and brand strategy and team leadership.
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Adam Biddlecombe
Adam Biddlecombe is the Co-Founder and CEO of the popular AI newsletter Mindstream. He aims to share the knowledge of AI and make it accessible to all with his newsletter.
Copywriting is also one of his many skills.
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Justin Chia
Justin is a data analyst and AI enthusiast. He is also one of the top voices in data analytics on LinkedIn. With his newsletter, “The Juicer” he provides AI, tech and self-help tips to like-minded people.
He also helps people in adopting AI automation in their businesses.
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Leonard Rodman, M.Sc. PMP® CSM® CSPO®
Leo is a corporate training executive and system administrator at Impact Networking, a managed service provider. With 20 years of experience in education and technology, he is enthusiastic about the potential of AI in enhancing corporate training, client education, marketing, and beyond.
Leo specializes in evaluating, testing, and deploying AI systems for enterprise and small-to-medium-sized businesses. Additionally, he offers Agile coaching to organizations.
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Andrew Bolis
Andrew helps companies leverage AI to optimize their marketing and sales. Andrew has 15 years of experience in marketing leadership as a manager, director, and CEO. He also helps companies generate more qualified leads and sales opportunities, close more deals, and shorten their sales cycle.
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Ruben Hassid
Ruben is the founder of EasyGen, a writing tool for LinkedIn post writers. He is also the top Artificial Intelligence (AI) voice on LinkedIn with 3,95,098 followers and counting on LinkedIn.
With the help of his weekly paid newsletter, he aims to help people grow their LinkedIn accounts with the help of AI.
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Audrey Chia
Audrey is a copywriter and brand strategist who leverages AI frameworks to help your business scale with speed. She is one of the Favikon Top 20 Creators SG and the founder of *Close With Copy*.
Her services include copywriting, advertising, marketing strategy and content strategy.
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Martin Crowley
Martin is one of the top AI voice badge holders and is the CEO of AI Tool Report, an AI-learning newsletter. He strongly believes that AI is the future and actively promotes its use to increase productivity.
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Anna York
Anna is a marketing strategist and consultant who helps business owners scale their brands by connecting content marketing with AI.
She also talks about AI-powered SEO in her free newsletter which has 10,000 hours of industry knowledge.
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Lindsay Rosenthal
Lindsay is the founder of Cred.Marketing and is an AI enthusiast. She provides social media marketing, video production and ghostwriting services. Lindsay’s top skills also include content marketing and AI.
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