Welcome to the SHRM Jacksonville Chapter, a Superior Merit Award wining chapter and a dynamic professional organization founded for those involved in the human resource management profession.  It has greatly expanded over the years with today’s membership exceeding of more than 750 dedicated HR professionals representing a cross section of both small and large companies in Northeast Florida. We offer opportunities to heighten your awareness of current issues facing the HR profession and build your professional network. 

The Jacksonville Chapter of SHRM is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management; the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Founded in 1948 SHRM currently represents more than 250,000 individual members and has more than 575 affiliated chapters and members in more than 125 countries.

SHRM Jacksonville was formed over fifty years ago at that time known as American Society of Personnel Administrators (ASPA). The name was changed in September of 1989 when the national organization changed its name to the Society for Human Resource Management. 

SHRM Jacksonville typically holds meetings the first Thursday of each month. Times and locations may vary. Meeting notices are sent out electronically to the membership each month with the upcoming topics and agenda. Programs and monthly announcements are also listed on this web-site.

SHRM Jacksonville is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. Duties and responsibilities of the Board are outlined in the organization’s by-laws. The Board is comprised of five officer positions and core leadership area directors.

We offer opportunities to heighten your awareness of current issues facing the HR profession and build your professional network.  Some examples of tools and resources we offer are:

•  SEMINARS –SHRM offers seminars that address topics such as violence in the workplace, diversity, employee relations, recruiting and retention, current legislative topics, and much more. 

•  MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - Each member also receives a monthly newsletter highlighting events, HR issues and member highlights. 

•  MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY   - To make networking easy, SHRM Jacksonville maintains an online membership roster with pertinent data about fellow members.  Current members can access the directory and add/edit their profile at any time. 

•  EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT – Offer resources to members pursuing their PHR, SPHR or GPHR through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).  Offer scholarships to members looking to further their education. 

•  WORKFORCE READINESS & DIVERSITY – Partner with local schools and community organizations by offering workshops to assist with skills related to resume writing, interviewing or similar topics.

•  VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – A great opportunity for our members to get involved and build their professional networks!

• WEBSITE - To surf for information, learn about events, or discover job opportunities, members can visit our website as a resource.

Please feel free to contact one of the Board members if we can be of further assistance to you.