About Us

Where are we?

WA State SHRM Chapters page for more information about the 15 chapters in our state.
Click here for the SHRM Student Member Center which includes a feature to search for student chapters in your area.

To support SHRM members in the state of Washington with activities and communications which enhance, support Chapter leadership, and address state-wide issues in human resource management.

To provide a forum for chapters to discuss common issues, problems, concerns and to share ideas and successes;
To facilitate information from chapters and the state council to the area and national boards and from the area and national boards to the state council and chapters;
To represent SHRM by visiting and communicating with chapters and promoting and sharing with members the services and benefits offered by SHRM;
To assess the needs of members and chapters, and meeting those needs by securing and /or providing information;
To adopt programs that will promote the progress, visibility, and welfare of SHRM and its members in the human resource profession; and coordinate state and national legislative affairs.

Like all state councils, Washington State SHRM is an autonomous entity that operates as an affiliate of SHRM.
Each state council conducts the affairs of a nonprofit organization under the general guidance of SHRM.
Washington State SHRM is responsible directly to the Pacific West Region and indirectly to the national SHRM Board of Directors.
Council activities shall be in compliance with, and subject to, the policies and procedures established by the national SHRM and Pacific West Board of Directors.
Washington State SHRM Director is a member of the NHRMA and Pacific West Board of Directors.
Volunteer leaders from around the state comprise Washington State SHRM.
Every Chapter President is a member of Washington State SHRM.