You're either going to have a good working relationship with HR or you're not - it's largely up to you. 

The wrong way to think

• "HR is a necessary evil" 
• "They don't know my business" 
• "They always tell me what I can't do"
• "I can work around them" 

The right way to think 

• "I can nurture my relationship w/HR"  
• "I need to share my business w/them" 
• "We can develop solutions together" 
• "It's easier to work w/them"