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National SHRM
Human Resources (HR) is a crucial part of any workplace, as it serves as a bridge between the employees and the organization. HR is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training employees, as well as managing employee benefits, performance evaluations, and workplace policies. HR also helps to create a positive work environment by promoting diversity and inclusion, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Without HR, workplaces may struggle to attract and retain talent, maintain a productive workforce, and ensure a fair and equitable workplace for all employees.
Maximize your opportunities by becoming a member of SHRM and an affiliated chapter.
It’s a winning combination!
Local Membership
Have you considered joining a local SHRM Chapter? When you join a SHRM-affiliated chapter, you gain access to a local network of HR professionals as well as professional development programs, products and services in your community that can broaden your skills and make you are more valuable to your organization.
In Arkansas, SHRM has seven local affiliate chapters, which profile additional programming, development, and networking opportunities. SHRM chapters are autonomous organizations, so you will not automatically become a member of your local chapter when you join SHRM, and vice versa unless you designate your membership with SHRM via their website.
Select a chapter from the map above, or from the buttons below.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(CAHRA) - Chapter #90
Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff
Meetings
2nd Thursdays
Union Train Station
1400 W Markham St,
Little Rock, AR 72201
Website
Membership
Doreen Mattes, SPHR
501-580-5269
Membership Informationphone: 501-224-4840
Local SHRM membership provides:
- Interaction with other HR Professionals and companies, giving you unique insight into the way in which other organizations deal with various human resource situations;
- A network of professionals and specialists that gives you access to hard-to-find HR information;
- The opportunity to develop relationships and share information with HR professionals from other companies;
- Local professional development opportunities to improve your skills and abilities;
- Access to current HR best practices to help your organization become more efficient and increase employee commitment;
- Up-to-date information on current legislation that may impact your company;
- Strong leadership skills cultivated by volunteering with your local chapter;
- The opportunity to strengthen your reputation in the HR field.
Advance the profession, and advance your career -- join a SHRM chapter!
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(NCASHRM) - Chapter #487
Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs
Meetings
Every third Wednesday at the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce
Website
Membership
Donna Thomason-Carr, SPHR
phone: 501-882-8967
Membership InformationLocal SHRM membership provides:
- Interaction with other HR Professionals and companies, giving you unique insight into the way in which other organizations deal with various human resource situations;
- A network of professionals and specialists that gives you access to hard-to-find HR information;
- The opportunity to develop relationships and share information with HR professionals from other companies;
- Local professional development opportunities to improve your skills and abilities;
- Access to current HR best practices to help your organization become more efficient and increase employee commitment;
- Up-to-date information on current legislation that may impact your company;
- Strong leadership skills cultivated by volunteering with your local chapter;
- The opportunity to strengthen your reputation in the HR field.
Advance the profession, and advance your career -- join a SHRM chapter!
Chapter President
Jennifer Francomano, GCDF, M.Ed, EMPS
Service Specialists, LLC
225-716-5273
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(NEASHRM) - Chapter #262
Jonesboro, Paragould, West Memphis, Blytheville
Meetings
Second Tuesday of each month
Regular meetings are at 11:30 am. Cooper Alumni Center (2600 Alumni Blvd), Jonesboro
Quarterly Seminar / Meeting locations are TBD
Supervisor Seminar date: November 7, 2023 at the Embassy Suites Jonesboro
More meeting and Seminar information is listed on our website.
Website
Membership
Jennifer Fancher
Success Credit Union
Phone: 870-336-6620
Local SHRM membership provides:
- Interaction with other HR Professionals and companies, giving you unique insight into the way in which other organizations deal with various human resource situations;
- A network of professionals and specialists that gives you access to hard-to-find HR information;
- The opportunity to develop relationships and share information with HR professionals from other companies;
- Local professional development opportunities to improve your skills and abilities;
- Access to current HR best practices to help your organization become more efficient and increase employee commitment;
- Up-to-date information on current legislation that may impact your company;
- Strong leadership skills cultivated by volunteering with your local chapter;
- The opportunity to strengthen your reputation in the HR field.
Advance the profession, and advance your career -- join a SHRM chapter!
Local SHRM membership provides:
- Interaction with other HR Professionals and companies, giving you unique insight into the way in which other organizations deal with various human resource situations;
- A network of professionals and specialists that gives you access to hard-to-find HR information;
- The opportunity to develop relationships and share information with HR professionals from other companies;
- Local professional development opportunities to improve your skills and abilities;
- Access to current HR best practices to help your organization become more efficient and increase employee commitment;
- Up-to-date information on current legislation that may impact your company;
- Strong leadership skills cultivated by volunteering with your local chapter;
- The opportunity to strengthen your reputation in the HR field.
Advance the profession, and advance your career -- join a SHRM chapter!
SOUTH ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(SAHRA) - Chapter #706
El Dorado, Magnolia, Camden
Meetings
3rd Wednesday every month at 12 noon
location to be announced
Website
Membership
Gayle Proctor
phone: 870-798-4171 x1258
Local SHRM membership provides:
- Interaction with other HR Professionals and companies, giving you unique insight into the way in which other organizations deal with various human resource situations;
- A network of professionals and specialists that gives you access to hard-to-find HR information;
- The opportunity to develop relationships and share information with HR professionals from other companies;
- Local professional development opportunities to improve your skills and abilities;
- Access to current HR best practices to help your organization become more efficient and increase employee commitment;
- Up-to-date information on current legislation that may impact your company;
- Strong leadership skills cultivated by volunteering with your local chapter;
- The opportunity to strengthen your reputation in the HR field.
Advance the profession, and advance your career -- join a SHRM chapter!
WEST ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(WAHRA) - Chapter #187
River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, and Greenwood
Meetings
2nd Tuesday of Each Month (except for October)
UAFS Location in Fort Smith Bakery District
70 South 7th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Website
Membership
Josie Crumby, SHRM-CP
phone: 479-484-1391
Local SHRM membership provides:
- Interaction with other HR Professionals and companies, giving you unique insight into the way in which other organizations deal with various human resource situations;
- A network of professionals and specialists that gives you access to hard-to-find HR information;
- The opportunity to develop relationships and share information with HR professionals from other companies;
- Local professional development opportunities to improve your skills and abilities;
- Access to current HR best practices to help your organization become more efficient and increase employee commitment;
- Up-to-date information on current legislation that may impact your company;
- Strong leadership skills cultivated by volunteering with your local chapter;
- The opportunity to strengthen your reputation in the HR field.
Advance the profession, and advance your career -- join a SHRM chapter!
WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(WCASHRM) - Chapter #467
Hot Springs, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Benton, Glenwood, Virtual
Meetings
Last Tuesday of Month at 11:30 a.m. except December.
In-person the last month of each quarter: March, June & September at Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce (659 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901).
All other meetings will meet virtually.
Managers Seminar:
August 21, 2025, Hot Springs Convention Center
Website
Membership
Deanna Harris
phone: 501-624-2172x119
Membership is free for SHRM members who primary designate this chapter with SHRM
Visit website for info.Local SHRM membership provides:
- Interaction with other HR Professionals and companies, giving you unique insight into the way in which other organizations deal with various human resource situations;
- A network of professionals and specialists that gives you access to hard-to-find HR information;
- The opportunity to develop relationships and share information with HR professionals from other companies;
- Local professional development opportunities to improve your skills and abilities;
- Access to current HR best practices to help your organization become more efficient and increase employee commitment;
- Up-to-date information on current legislation that may impact your company;
- Strong leadership skills cultivated by volunteering with your local chapter;
- The opportunity to strengthen your reputation in the HR field.
Advance the profession, and advance your career -- join a SHRM chapter!
Chapters
Membership in a SHRM local chapter is separate and apart from membership in SHRM. We encourage you to become a member of both! Use the Chapter Locator to easily identify a local professional or student chapter in your area. This information is based on the chapter’s assigned primary ZIP code and specific area/city information where appropriate. If you aren’t able to locate a particular chapter, please contact us at eat3@eau3eav3eaw3.