Gulf Coast Human Resource Association (GCHRA) is excited to announce an alliance with the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in the strategic initiative known as Dual Membership effective January 16, 2023. As an award-winning local chapter of SHRM with a rich tradition of being the local go-to group for all things HR, Dual Membership will offer further opportunities to connect, collaborate, learn, and grow.

GCHRA empowers members by providing personal and professional development, monthly in-person meetings, invaluable networking opportunities, the exchange of diverse knowledge and experience, state and federal legal updates, and opportunities to attend conferences.

DUAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Membership in GCHRA requires membership in National SHRM, i.e., Dual Membership. Memberships will be updated per the below:

Anyone not taking the opportunity for Dual Membership may still participate as a GCHRA affiliate by pre-registering and paying a $15 fee for each chapter meeting they wish to attend, or $100 for a 2023 Guest Pass.

JOIN SHRM + LOCAL CHAPTER!

Benefits of SHRM Membership

• Personalized Content
• Legislative Resources & Updates
• Member Community
• Free Webcasts
• Discounts on SHRM Events and Educational Offerings
• Thousands of HR-Related Resources and More!​

Benefits of Chapter Membership

• Network with local HR professionals
• Gain insights on HR best practices
• Discover local career advancement opportunities
• Earn PDCs for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification

NOTE: Chapter membership expires at the same time as your current SHRM membership, regardless of enrollment date. Any applicable Chapter dues will be prorated based on the number of months remaining on your current SHRM membership.

*This chapter is a 100% membership chapter, which means you must also be a member of the national SHRM organization (www.shrm.org).

Benefits

Members of GCHRA enjoy exclusive benefits designed to:

Enhance professional & career skills through programs, workshops, and other learning activities;

Cultivate individual & organizational success by providing a forum for knowledge, best practices, and idea sharing; and

Build relationships through networking, leadership, and volunteer opportunities.

• Minimum of ten hours of continuing education credits annually (SHRM and HRCI)
• Monthly speakers delivering topics of HR and other employment-related interest
• Regular legislative updates 
• Discounted rate for our Annual Symposium
• Access to our Membership Roster to help build your professional network
• Monthly networking opportunities 
• Volunteer opportunities to help develop your leadership skills 
• Complimentary job postings on our Careers page (for HR positions only)

Dues & Fees

  Membership dues are $50 for SHRM members plus the cost of SHRM membership. Join SHRM TODAY!

  Student Memberships are free with proof of enrollment.  

  Guest passes are available for $15 per meeting or $100 for a 2023 Guest Pass.