About Us

The Sumter Human Resource Management Association (SHRMA) currently has a membership of more than 50 human resource professionals. While an affiliate of SHRM National, the Chapter operates independently to provide a wide variety of professional development and networking opportunities for Sumter area HR professionals. The Chapter’s diverse membership represents more than 35 large and small corporations and organizations in the Sumter area, ranges in experience from entry to senior level, and practices in Specialist and Generalist roles.

Chapter Organization

SHRMA is governed by four officers, elected every two years, which include the President, President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer. In addition, four standing committees have been established to address HR issues deemed important by member input, suggestions and needs. Currently, these committees include Workforce Readiness, Legislative, Certification, and Membership.

Purpose

The purpose of SHRMA, as identified in the Articles of Organization and By-Laws, is the following:

• To provide opportunities for conferences, cooperative knowledge and experience among members.
• To raise the standards of performance in all phases of human resources administration and industrial relations.
• SHRMA is a non-profit organization and will operate within the scope of Section 501C (6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

About SHRM

SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together.  As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces.  With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally.  Learn more about SHRM.org and on Twitter @SHRM.