Gulf Coast Human Resource Association

Welcome to the SHRM Gulf Coast Chapter website, an affiliate of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Whether you’re just starting your career in HR or bringing years of experience to the field, our chapter is your local hub for networking, valuable insights, professional development, and ongoing support as you grow and succeed in Human Resources.

Our Mission? Empower, connect, support, and educate workplaces. 

Attend a meeting, become a member, and connect with a dynamic community of HR professionals dedicated to advancing excellence, innovation, and collaboration across industries along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

If you’re looking for fresh HR strategies, meaningful networking, and SHRM recertification credits all in one place — this is your sign to join us at our Monthly Chapter Meeting!

Thank you to our April sponsor, EdwardJones!

To register for the 2026 MS SHRM State Conference, click here.

*Use Code MSSHRM26 for $50 off* 

Our goal is to bring HR professionals together through engaging meetings, educational sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Take a look at highlights from some of our recent events and see how our members connect, learn, and grow together as part of the broader Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) community! 

Congratulations
to our 2025 SHRM Gulf Coast Annual Award Winners!

President Kimberly Johnson presented the awards to the winners at the 
2025 December Holiday meeting.

Kelly Tillis
Director of Human Resources
Ocean Springs Lumber Company

Shelia Farr, SHRM-CP
Owner
Gulf Coast Training & Education Center

Kimberly Johnson, SHRM-CP, PMA
Project Manager and HR Employee Services
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding

SHRM Gulf Coast Chapter has been awarded the 2024 BRONZE Excel Award by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This national recognition highlights our chapter’s exceptional work, leadership, and accomplishments throughout 2024.

Congratulations to our dedicated volunteer leaders and valued members who make our chapter’s success possible!
 

Get Rewarded for Earning Your SHRM Certification

Did you know members of the SHRM Gulf Coast Chapter who earn a new SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $250 from the chapter?

To learn more about how we support our members’ professional growth, email us at gulfcoasthra@gmail.com.

Nationally Recognized for Our Support of the SHRM Foundation 

The SHRM Gulf Coast Chapter is proud to be recognized as a Top Chapter Contributor for 2024 to the SHRM Foundation.

The SHRM Foundation is the philanthropic arm of SHRM, dedicated to expanding access to work and helping both employees and workplaces thrive. Through research, programs, and partnerships, the foundation works to create opportunities and build better workplaces around the world.

Its efforts focus on three interconnected areas:

• Expanding access to work

• Supporting workers and career mobility

• Helping workplaces and organizations succeed

We’re honored to support initiatives that strengthen the HR profession and create meaningful impact in our communities and beyond.

Interested in Dual Membership?

Our Chapter has joined SHRM in the Dual Membership Release (DMR) program.  The program was launched on January 17, 2023, and it enables our members to now renew their GCHRA Chapter membership along with their SHRM membership on the SHRM website with ONE transaction. Click the link below to renew or join today!

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