The Portland Human Resources Management Association (PHRMA), the local Chapter for the national Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), is the voice of human resources for the greater Portland metropolitan area business community. Consisting of over 1,000 active human resources professionals, PHRMA is designated a "100% Chapter" as all members are required to have dual PHRMA and SHRM affiliations.
PHRMA membership provides a host of benefits, including:
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Networking with local HR professionals
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Monthly luncheon programs featuring high-quality, often national-level speakers
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An informative website featuring: the monthly "News & Views" newsletter, Member Directory, HR Job Bank job posting site, up-to-date HR articles focused on current best practices, a calendar of local HR events, and much, much more
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Focused Special Interest Groups
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Active Search Group for HR practitioners in professional transition
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Professional Certification study groups
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Volunteer opportunities
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Mentorship and collegiate workforce readiness programs
If you are ready to move forward and become a member, please complete a membership application (link below) and send along with a check made payable to PHRMA ($195 covers annual membership dues for both SHRM ($145.00) and PHRMA ($50.00) to: PHRMA, PO Box 68749, Portland, OR, 97268. Current and recently graduated students may be eligible for a discount (information described in the application materials).
PHRMA annual memberships renew October 1. SHRM membership renews on date joined, and subsequent year dues are $160.
PHRMA's Membership Committee is dedicated to adding value and enhancing membership benefits; if you have any ideas, suggestions, or would like more information, please contact:
Ryan Brown, Director of Membership
503-725-5865
