What Our Members Say

A searchable online database of PHRA members that allows you to stay connected and network with one another.

An online listing of PHRA members who have volunteered to act as informal HR information resources to fellow members on topics of personal expertise.

A searchable online tool for product and service referrals within the field of HR. The directory lists company and contact information of vendors focused on HR product and service specialization.

We partner with leading institutions and universities to provide you with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs at a discounted rate. PHRA educational partners include Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College, La Roche University, Point Park University, and Robert Morris University.

An experiential learning opportunity that exposes PHRA student members to a professional human resources environment through a typical day with a working professional to provide a sneak peek into various career paths and positions.

A one-on-one mentorship program that formalizes the relationship between new members and veteran members. Members can participate as a mentor or mentee.

We are always looking for dedicated members to collaborate and create with us by volunteering alongside fellow members on any of our five committees.

We strive to provide the most reliable local, state and federal resources to keep abreast of the issues most impacting the HR community. Our website and programs are full of white papers, surveys, news, updates and directories to help you navigate everyday HR challenges.

Every weekend members receive a hand-picked compilation of the week’s most relevant news and articles.

A bi-monthly electronic newsletter for members by members that is published six times a year and delivered right to your inbox.

A weekly electronic e-mail newsletter to keep the PHRA community up-to-date on the latest news, events, announcements, and highlights.

In an effort to build HR leaders one member at a time, PHRA established a scholarship program that subsidizes the cost for members to participate in our SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP HR Certification Preparation courses.

Our SHRM Certification Preparation courses combine expert instruction coupled with the SHRM Learning System so participants will learn faster, retain more knowledge, and stay on track for success on the exam.

Employers looking for local HR talent and HR professionals looking for their next opportunity converge at the PHRA Career Center, an online job board that provides the Pittsburgh community with the best in Human Resources candidates. PHRA Members receive 20% OFF their job postings.

We offer group membership discounts for organizations with five or more Professional members on one invoice.

We value and understand the key role that our business partners play in enabling us to host relevant and compelling programming. It is our goal to grow and strengthen our partnerships while ensuring members see great value in learning about the latest and most innovative HR products and services.

We have partnered with several organizations throughout Allegheny county to host PHRA Volunteer Days and collect monetary and item donations for those most in need.

The PHRA and Lattitude mentorship program connects mentees at any career stage with mentors who are eager and willing to share valuable HR information and insights and assist with navigating your PHRA membership!

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Members enjoy free and discounted PHRA programs all year long, including but not limited to:

• Discounted monthly workshops, conferences, and webinars – all pre-approved for SHRM & HRCI recertification credits!
• Discounted access to the PHRA's On Demand Webinar library
• Discounted SHRM Certification Prep Courses
• Discounted Networking Events
• Discounted Signature Events (Engaging Pittsburgh Awards, Golf & Bocce Outing)
• Free Member Appreciation Breakfasts