Efficient administrative reforms are crucial for the long-term survival of any organisation. Identifying the factors that contribute to administrative reforms is crucial. Thus, the primary objective of the study is to analyse the influence of human resource governance on administrative reforms by considering the role of transparent management. This study is conducted within the framework of Iraqi institutions. A sample of managers and experts from various Iraqi public institutions across all governorates was included in the study, with a total of 117 responses. The study’s response rate is 93.6%, which is quite high. The collected data is analysed using a statistical analysis programme (SPSS V.23) to test the research hypotheses. The study’s findings indicate that HR governance and its factors have a significant impact on administrative reforms. In addition, this study also highlights the importance of transparent leadership. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the recommendations for future research.