Gulf Coast Human Resource Association

Welcome to the
SHRM GULF COAST
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION

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

Whether you are a newcomer to the HR field or possess years of experience, we serve as your local starting point for networking, information, professional development, and ongoing support in the pursuit of excellence in Human Resources.

Come to a meeting, join our organization and become part of a thriving community of HR professionals united in fostering excellence, innovation, and collaborative success across diverse industries along the Gulf Coast.

SHRM has awarded the 2024 BRONZE Excel Award
to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) association,
as a national recognition of its
exceptional work and accomplishments in 2024.

Congratulations to the volunteer leaders and the members of our chapter!

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Mississippi SHRM Annual Conference
Mark your calendars now!
Septemer 8-10, 2025
We will see you in September at the 
IP Casino in Biloxi!

It was a great event!

Here we are - check out the pictures below!

Presented by: Heidelberg, Steinberger, Burrow & Armer P.A.
With a thanks to our sponsor, Geiger 

WE HAVE GREAT SHRM Gulf Coast PARTNERS!

Feature your business on our web page, at Chapter meetings, and member communications; or join us as a guest speaker.

Thank to our our June Meeting sponsor!

And to our sponsors throughout the year!

Sponsors of the APRIL BRUNCH & LEARN:
We couldn't have had such a great event without you!

March Social Sponsor - Thanks so much, Hickory Hills!

February Sponsor: We really appreciate you, People Pro HR Solutions

January Sponsor: We are grateful for you, Marsh McLennan Agency

ELEVATING THE PROFESSION

Join the elite in our profession with SHRM Certification

Learn More and Elevate!

It is all in the link above.
And, remember, you have LOCAL resources 
- Certifications officer
- Local Study Group

Email us and get the LOCAL scoop!

GulfCoarstHRA@gmail.com

Congratulations to Charlotte McLaurin the recipient of the GCHRA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to Charlotte McLaurin, SHRM-CP, winner of
2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. this distinction is awarded to one GCHRA member with
20 or more years of human resources-related service
who has made extraordinary contributions to the profession.

And, congratulations to KiAunda Calloway, Human Resource Business Partner
at Ingalls Shipbuilding, as the winner of the 2024 Emerging Professional Award! 

CHAPTER RECOGNITION AWARDS

GCHRA Recognized Nationally 

For our chapter's contribution to the SHRM Foundation as a
top chapter contributor for 2024.
The SHRM Foundation focus in on how to expand access to work and help workers and workplaces thrive.
SHRM Foundation focuses on three interconnected pools of work.

We are immensely proud of our leadership and are grateful for our continued partnership with SHRM. 

DUAL MEMBERSHIP
benefiting members and local chapters

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!

MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS

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