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Why is your PHRA membership so valuable?
 
Connecting you with over 1200 members, PHRA is the largest human resources management association in Western Pennsylvania and is consistently among the nation’s top 25. As an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest association devoted to human resources management, members have a greater voice in matters affecting the profession and the workforce it serves.
 
PHRA is a professional membership organization and a source of practical policy, regulatory, workforce and emerging trend information for human resources and business professionals. Through relevant programming, PHRA enhances the HR professional’s leadership role in the vitality of the region’s workforce and economy.
 
Advance Your CAREER
  • EXPAND your knowledge! PHRA conducts member discounted educational programs, workshops, and seminars designed to meet your HR training needs. PHRA’s Learning & Professional Development programs are taught by experts in the HR field. 
  • Climb the ladder of SUCCESS by achieving your professional certification! PHRA offers a Preparatory Class Series for members preparing for the SPHR/PHR exams.  This class is ONLY offered to PHRA members! This series is presented under the auspices of the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), the credentialing body for human resource professionals. Using the SHRM Learning System and the expertise of certified volunteer experts, we offer this ten week series to our members in both the spring and the fall. There is a registration fee to cover materials cost. 
  • Earn recertification credits for your PHR or SPHR by attending various programs that PHRA offers including Learning and Professional Development Programs and the Annual Conference. PHRA is an Approved Provider of HRCI and is committed to providing QUALITY educational programs that will keep you on top of your game! We make it EASY for you to remain certified by offering programs each month that provide credits. Also, each year you can earn credits at the Annual Conference!
  • Receive the member discount to attend PHRA’s Annual Conference, the largest HR conference and exhibition in the region! It’s a full day of workshops, general sessions and exhibits, plus a conference networking event to get things started.
  • Looking for a new job? MEMBERS have access to our career bankvia our website to discover the latest HR job openings. You can also post jobs for your company in our career bank- members receive a discounted rate to post jobs. 
 
Get CONNECTED
  • NETWORKwith other HR professionals and affiliates in the Pittsburgh region. Join us throughout the year at PHRA’s various networking events
  • Get easy access to an array of RESOURCES that will give you the tools to continue excelling in your field! Explore the PHRA website to find resource links, legislative information, emerging trend information, best practices, white papers, book reviews and more! Quickly read through the weekly updateemail for all of the latest human resources and PHRA information. Pull out your issue of Perspectives, our bi-monthly newsletter by members for members, for information about timely HR issues, emerging trends, standing columns and PHRA activities. 
  • Sometimes your peers are your most valuable resource! Use PeopleLink, a listing of PHRA members who can offer informal HR information on various topics. Receive advice or share your expertise by becoming a volunteer expert.
  • Connect with the other PHRA members by using our online membership directory. Our directory is a valuable confidential resource for members.
 
LEADERSHIP Development
  • Deepen your involvement by joining a committee! Connect with other PHRA members and work together to help build the future of human resources as well as the future of PHRA. Our seven committees are responsible for driving initiatives and bringing valuable services to PHRA members. Committees include:
         Annual Conference      
         Communications           
         Emerging Trends           
         Learning & Professional Development
         Membership & Diversity
         Networking
         Nominating

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