The role of Human Resources (HR) cannot be overlooked since it is is this department that makes the difference in the efficient, effective management of any organisation especially with reference to employees, their benefits, and the structures of the organisation. However, this critical function is not without risks Still, it is noteworthy that social media play this critical function. Various HR risks are a reality to work with if they go unnoticed then legal complications, financial setbacks and harm to organizational image could occur. It is only possible if an organization will embrace the strategies that will ensure that it is not led astray by a number of pitfalls that are present in every organization. Unfortunately, HR risk management remains a complex issue; therefore, below we present numerous risk management approaches to HR.