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What is HRMAC?
Who are HRMAC's members?
Why should I join HRMAC?
What are the benefits of HRMAC membership?
How much are dues?
How do I join HRMAC?
What are HRMAC's membership categories?
    Corporate HR membership
    Professional Services membership
    Sole Practitioner membership
How do I know if my company is a member of HRMAC?
Does HRMAC offer individual memberships?
What if I can't get my company to join?
Is HRMAC affiliated with SHRM?
Does HRMAC offer PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification credits?

What is volunteer opportunities are available at HRMAC?

What is HRMAC?

The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC) was founded in 1915 and is an independent, local association with a membership of over 700 companies representing more than 6,000 HR professionals in the Chicago area. HRMAC is the oldest HR membership organization of its kind in the U.S.

Vision Statement

HRMAC's vision is to be the Chicago area's premier resource for advancing workplace strategy and leadership.

HRMAC is about:

  • Leading the dialogue on workplace strategy and leadership
  • Connecting HR leaders with respected innovators, new insights and strategies
  • Growing Chicago companies and talent

Mission Statement

The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago is a forum for human resources leaders, practitioners, service providers and business executives charged with designing and delivering workforce strategies to drive superior business performance in the organizations they serve.

HRMAC's mission is to serve as a thought leader and recognized authority on workforce developments impacting the Chicago area business community by providing high quality, state-of-the-art learning and development opportunities for the human resources community; facilitating the development and maintenance of professional relationships among members with a common interest in enhancing business results through people strategies; and being the professional association of choice for the greater Chicago area. (top)

Who are HRMAC's members?

HRMAC has more than 700 corporate members. Our membership mirrors the Chicagoland business community - all industries, all company sizes, all levels of HR professionals. Check out the complete HRMAC member listing to find your peers!  (top)

Why should I join HRMAC?

Your company and its employees will benefit from HRMAC in many ways. As a HRMAC member, you will:

  • Energize your company's people strategies through quality educational programs presented by top-tier HR and business leaders
  • Enhance your professional growth and development
  • Expand your professional network

Additionally, since HRMAC's membership is corporate, for one low fee all company employees are members. And HRMAC is local - no travel or hotel costs!  (top)

What are the benefits of HRMAC membership?

  • Access to benchmarking data, workplace best practices, research and other tools
  • Educational events led by industry experts and thought leaders - more than 65 events annually (most HRCI approved)
  • Organized networking opportunities
  • Free events and programs delivered geographically and focused on broad topics of interest - more than 50 programs per year
  • Exclusive events for senior HR executives
  • Reduced rates for all HRMAC fee-based programs, including:
    • Annual Summit - an all-day event featuring general sessions, trade show and a variety of networking opportunities;
    • Leadership Series - a three-part series built around strategic issues featuring experts from all areas of business and academia;
  • Exclusive resources:
    • Annual membership directory providing valuable contact information for hundreds of local HR professionals
    • Online newsletter, HR Leader
    • Member-only online discussion forums
    • HRMAC LinkedIn group - open only to HRMAC members
  • Online job and resume bank widely recognized as the source for top talent; posting of HR positions at below-market rates
  • Volunteer opportunities which enhance your HR toolkit and expand your professional network while supporting HRMAC's professional education efforts.

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How much are dues?

HRMAC dues are based on the total number of employees a company has in the Chicago area. Click here for complete information on dues and membership categories.  (top)

How do I join HRMAC?

HRMAC membership is corporate so when a company joins, all employees are members. There are three types of corporate memberships:

  • Corporate HR
  • Professional Services
  • Sole Practitioner

Join online or call the HRMAC office at 312.981.6790 and a HRMAC staff member will send you an application or take your application over the phone.  (top)

What are HRMAC's membership categories?

Corporate HR membership

Organizations joining HRMAC to provide professional development and networking opportunities to their Human Resources staff may join under this category. Dues are determined by the number of employees your organization has in the Chicago area. Everyone in your organization is considered a member and can take advantage of membership discounts and benefits. Organizations providing products and services to the human resources community must join HRMAC under the Professional Services category.  (top)

Professional Services membership

Organizations that provide products and services to the human resources community are welcome to join HRMAC under our Professional Services membership category. Two tiers provide special pricing to small businesses, including a Sole Practitioner category.  (top)

Sole Practitioner membership

This a membership level offered specifically for HR professionals who have launched their own consulting business. Offering the full benefits of membership, the only qualification for this membership category is that the company may have only one full time employee - You!  (top)

How do I know if my company is a member of HRMAC?

Check for your company's name in the Current Member Listing  or call HRMAC at 312.981.6790.  (top)

Does HRMAC offer individual memberships?

HRMAC offers three types of individual memberships:

Transition - Transition Membership is an annual individual membership designed to help ease the burden of changes in employment status. This membership is only available to human resources professionals who are unemployed and actively seeking a full-time, HR-related position.

Student - Student Membership may be held by those at the undergraduate and graduate level. This is a low cost way for students to be involved in HRMAC and become acquainted with professionals in the field and learn more about human resources. Students can take advantage of their membership by volunteering as assistants at meetings and conferences.

Civic - Civic Membership is for individuals in government positions. Since these memberships are for individuals, only the person holding the membership may take advantage of HRMAC membership. For that reason, consider corporate membership so that all of your employees can participate in HRMAC events at member rates.

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What if I can't get my company to join?

A HRMAC staff member will be happy to talk to you further about the benefits of a corporate membership and gladly send you membership materials to present to your HR team.  (top)

Is HRMAC affiliated with SHRM?

No. HRMAC is a local, independent association with a company-based membership of nearly 700 companies representing over 6,000 local HR professionals. HRMAC is not affiliated with any other HR organization.  (top)

I am a certified HR professional. Do HRMAC programs offer PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification credits?

HRMAC is an approved provider authorized by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). The majority of HRMAC's programs count toward the PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification.  (top)

What volunteer opportunities are available at HRMAC?

HRMAC members have plenty of volunteer opportunities to participate on a committee, lead or develop educational programs, or help out at HRMAC events.  HRMAC issues a call for volunteers in April of each year.  Review the list of volunteer opportunities  which may be of interest to you.  Volunteer slots are only open to HRMAC members.  (top)



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