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SHRM logoHuman 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.

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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.


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Chapter President Glenda Caton
Chapter President

Glenda Caton, SHRM-SCP

Caton Consulting

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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

www.cahra.net

Membership

Doreen Mattes, SPHR

501-580-5269

Membership Information

phone: 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!

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Chapter President Tracy Stell
Chapter President

Tracy Stell

First Electric Cooperative Corporation

501-985-4521

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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

ncashrm.shrm.org

Membership

Donna Thomason-Carr, SPHR

phone: 501-882-8967

Membership Information


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!

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Chapter President Jennifer Francomano
Chapter President

Jennifer Francomano, GCDF, M.Ed, EMPS

Service Specialists, LLC

225-716-5273

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NORTHEAST ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(NEASHRM) - Chapter #262

Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola

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

neashrm.wildapricot.org

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!

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Chapter President Misty McGlothlin
Chapter President

Misty McGlothlin, SHRM-CP

City of Siloam Springs

479-238-0918

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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(NOARK) - Chapter #148

Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale

Meetings

2nd Thursdays

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Springdale-NWA Corporate Center

5288 W Don Tyson Pkwy, Springdale, AR 72762

eat1@eau1eav1eaw1

Website

www.noark.org 

Membership

Sarah Huffman, SHRM-CP

1st Employment


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!

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Chapter President Brad Barfield
Chapter President

Brad Barfield

ESA Staffing

870-818-2217

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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

southarkhr.com

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!

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Chapter President Steve Jackson
Chapter President

Steve Jackson

Lamar

479-629-0176

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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

wahra.wildapricot.org

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!

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Chapter President Shayne King
Chapter President

Shayne King, SHRM-SCP, PHR, IPMA-SCP

Birch Tree Communities

501-303-3114

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WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(WCASHRM) - Chapter #467

Hot Springs, Malvern, Arkadelphia, 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 Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness Conference Center (125 Wellness Way, Hot Springs, AR 71913 - located off of Higdon Ferry).

All other meetings will meet virtually.

Managers Seminar:
August 22, 2024, Hot Springs Convention Center

Website

www.wcashrm.org

Membership

Jennifer Vaughn

phone: 501-332-0221

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!

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Chapters

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