WASHRM Membership

We're excited that you are interested in joining the West Alabama Society of Human Resource Management! Membership is determined by a set of defined criteria outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws of our Chapter.

Please read through the membership categories below, as you must indicate one when filling out the membership application.

Professional Member

Individuals engaged in HR management with at least three years of experience at the exempt level or certified by SHRM or the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).  These members may hold office and have voting privileges.

General Member

Individuals engaged in HR management at the exempt level but do not meet the requirements for Professional membership.  General members have voting rights but may not hold office.

Associate Member

Individuals in non-exempt HR positions, or academic professionals whose primary field of study or responsibility is associated with HR management and practices. Associate members shall not have voting privileges or hold elected office, but may serve in special committees or functions as provided herein.  At no time shall any Associate member use the organization to secure personal advantage or promote any business interests.

Honorary Member

Any person so designated by the Board of Directors.

Special Members

HR practitioners who have held a Professional, General, Associate, or honorary membership who are actively seeking employment in the HR field.  Special members have voting rights but may not hold office.

Consultants

Individuals with at least three years of experience in counseling and advising clients on matters relating to the HR profession.  Consultant members shall not have voting privileges or hold elected office, but may serve in special committees or functions as provided herein.  At no time shall any Consultant member use the organization to secure personal advantage or promote any personal business interests.

Student Members

Individuals who are actively enrolled in a degree program at the college or university level and are members of the affiliated student chapter.  Students who are employed as full-time professionals will not qualify for student membership.  Student members shall have no vote, and may not hold office.

Vendor

Individuals who are not otherwise classified but whose organizations provide goods and services associated with the HR profession.  Vendor members shall not have voting privileges or hold elected office, but may serve on special committees or functions as provided herein.  At no time shall any Vendor member solicit business during business meetings unless otherwise approved by the Board.  Vendor members may not sell or provide membership information to any other individual or organization, and may not use such information for any kind of mass marketing activity.  No more than 15% or membership may be comprised of Vendor members.

All memberships are valid for a 12-month period. Access to services is provided once membership is approved.