Who Are We?

In a nutshell: The California State Council of SHRM (CalSHRM) is the oversight body and organizational liaison between the 18 local SHRM chapters throughout the state of California and SHRM headquarters in Alexandria, VA.  Each local chapter President is a voting member of the council and together with State Council Directors and Executives, champion statewide initiatives and strategies that support the profession and the local communities each chapter serves.

Membership in a SHRM affiliated chapter means access to a local network of HR and business professionals, as well as professional-development programs, products and services in your community that can broaden your skills and make you more valuable to your organization.

The value: At CalSHRM, we believe that our professional community of more then 20,000 SHRM members and 150,000 plus HR practitioners in the state have a unique voice and can affect change in California employment through One Voice.

Whether an HR professional, office manager, supervisor, or business owner, if the responsibilities of your position require the management, direction and development of people, CalSHRM and the 18 local SHRM chapters are in your community to help and bring value to your organization.

Our advice: Maximize your opportunities by becoming a member of SHRM and an affiliated chapter in your area. It’s a winning combination that pays for itself in no time!

Become a CalSHRM Subscriber: To stay informed of Statewide initiatives and learn more about how to become involved in your local area, become a subscriber to CalSHRM.  We are happy to connect you to your local SHRM affiliate.

Why should you subscribe to CalSHRM and become a member of one of our 18 local chapters?

• HR professionals and companies in your community. This will create a network for you to tap into when gathering information on how other local organizations handle various human resource situations, procedures, policies, etc.
• Local professional development opportunities to improve your HR competencies and advance yourself professionally.
• Up-to-date information on pending federal and state legislation that may impact your company’s operations.
• HR generalists, specialists, and service providers who provide information that might otherwise be difficult and/or expensive to obtain.
• Relationships and contacts with other local companies.
• Contemporary, successful practices to make your organization more efficient, increase employee commitment, and help line managers carry out business strategy.
• Detailed, updated information on state and local labor market conditions and issues.
• The opportunity to obtain PHR/SPHR/CA/GPHR recertification credits for attending chapter programming that qualifies for HRCI credits.
• Leadership skills development opportunities. You can take on a volunteer leadership role in a local chapter, for example.

See California SHRM Chapter Locations

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) members have access to a network of more than 250,000 HR professionals worldwide. By joining, you’ll have immediate access to a variety of resources, contacts, and services that will help maximize your effectiveness in your current and future professional roles.