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Volunteer Opportunities

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO

Volunteer Opportunities

A Call for Volunteers will be sent in April 2012 for 2012/2013

2011-2012

Volunteering at HRMAC is a rewarding experience!  You have an opportunity to advance your profession, meet new colleagues, use your skills, develop new expertise, and give back to HRMAC – YOUR professional association – and have a lot of fun at the same time.  We welcome your time and talent!

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

• Your organization is a member of HRMAC or you are a HRMAC Transition, Student or Civic member for the July 2011-June 2012 fiscal year.
• You have a dedication to furthering the mission of HRMAC
• You have knowledge relevant to your assigned committee
• You can commit to actively participating in all committee meetings and activities (in person or via conference call)
• You will act as an ambassador for HRMAC in the Chicagoland HR community

Time commitments vary by committee and special skills may be desired for service on certain committees.

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS

Management Committees

Membership

Purpose: to retain current members and recruit new members through membership marketing campaigns and member engagement activities. 

Commitment: minimum of 6 meetings throughout the year (in person and conference call) to develop and produce recruitment and retention campaigns; active solicitation of member prospects during campaigns, including in June/July as renewal period concludes.  May be asked to provide guidance on various membership-related issues or events.

Expertise desired:  Marketing; recruitment and retention strategies; professional contacts in the local HR community

Public Relations

Purpose: provide guidance, support and implementation of “image” activities including, but not limited to, media response and outreach, and HRMAC awards program.

Commitment: meetings as needed (in person and/or conference call) to respond to media requests and oversee awards program activities. Maintain awareness and expertise in the human capital arena. 

Expertise Desired: public speaking; marketing; media connections; media experience

Event Committees

Education

Purpose: define, develop and deliver various educational offerings that support HRMAC's mission by providing content-rich programs, networking opportunities and generating a revenue stream for the Association. 

Commitment: four to six full committee meetings each year plus the potential for task force meetings during concentrated periods of program development and implementation.  Attendance at select programs.

Expertise Desired:  in-depth knowledge of current and emerging HR trends, ability to identify subject-matter experts, knowledge of educational program development; project management 

Leadership Series 2013

Purpose: to develop, produce and implement the three-part Leadership Series that supports HRMAC’s mission by providing content-rich programs, networking opportunities for all attendees and generating a revenue stream for the Association.

Commitment: several meetings (including in-person and conference calls, especially between March-September) to review feedback from previous Leadership Series, identify direction for 2013 Series, and develop program content. Direct involvement in securing thought-provoking speakers, assist in marketing support; may include sponsorship solicitation. 

Expertise Desired: in-depth knowledge of current and emerging HR trends and senior-level subject-matter experts; educational program development; project management

Summit 2012

Purpose: to produce and implement than annual Summit, a single-day event offering content-rich professional development programming, networking and vendor visibility that attracts a broad audience with interest in strategic workforce issues.

Commitment: 6-10 meetings per year, especially during late fall through spring; attendance at event; support for attendee recruitment and exhibitor/sponsor solicitation; direct involvement to attract thought-provoking speakers.

Expertise Desired: in-depth knowledge of current and emerging HR trends and subject-matter experts; educational program development; project management

Technology

Purpose: to produce and implement technology-based learning, networking opportunities for a broad audience of the HRMAC membership.

Commitment: 3-4 meetings per year, plus possible sub-committee meetings, depending on activity level.  Assist in identifying topics/reviewing proposals for technology-based programs; may be asked to moderate one program.

Expertise Desired: knowledge of new technologies and their use in professional education/networking, knowledge of strategic HR leadership issues, creativity and enthusiasm for innovation and new ideas.

Golf Outing 2012

Purpose: to produce the annual recreational outing with consideration of past feedback, organizational needs and network-focused activity.

Commitment: 1-2 meetings (usually via conference call), especially in late fall and early spring; assistance with promotion and sponsor solicitation; logistics support on site.

Expertise Desired: project management; familiarity with large group/client events

Interest Groups (see below for descriptions)

Purpose: to provide HRMAC members with opportunities for professional development and networking along functional lines and geographic area.  

Commitment: each group operates autonomously and processes and methods may vary.  However, each group will meet several times each year and is accountable for developing, producing and implementing a minimum of three (3) events per year which focus on content-rich educational programming and networking opportunities. Secure speakers and meeting space, and work with staff on promotion and registration for the events. Attendance at programs strongly preferred.

Members:  each Interest Group planning committee will have 2 co-chairs plus committee members (number to be determined by co-chairs).

Expertise Desired: in-depth knowledge of current and emerging HR trends and subject-matter experts related to the functional area; educational program development; project management

Eligibility:  open to all HRMAC members

Employee Relations

• Legislative updates
• Employment policies and practices
• Employee retention/engagement
• Workplace issues

HR Management Systems

• Technology solutions for HR (payroll, benefits, Intranet, global HR)
• HR technology strategy
• Technology and HR analytics
• E-solutions for HR
• Social networking systems

HR Planning and Development

• Leadership development/Succession planning
• Evaluation/Measurement/Retention
• Communication
• Performance Management

International

• Cultural issues of the global organization
• Global HR and business strategies
• Foreign national/Expatriate issues
• Relocation

Talent Acquisition

• Recruitment and selection
• Employer branding
• Sourcing strategies
• Onboarding

Total Rewards

• Benefits communication
• Variable pay/Incentive plans
• Executive compensation
• Health, wellness and benefit plans
• Work/life programs

Transition

• Job search strategies
• Job search skills
• Personal/Professional transition issues
• Creative deployment of transferable skills

Young HR Leaders

• Career development
• Networking
• Leadership development
• HR technical knowledge and skills

West Suburban Group

This regional group plans events that cover all aspects of the HR function.

North/Northwest Suburban Group

This regional group plans events that cover all aspects of the HR function.

CHRO Forums

Purpose: to provide senior human resources executives with a forum to network and discuss a broad range of strategic issues and how these issues impact the HR function.  

Commitment: planning committee will meet several times each year and is accountable for producing and implementing events which provide participants with a local peer network to share leading-edge information and benchmark against best practices in a neutral setting. Attendance at senior executive programs. May be asked to participate in work of other committees related to the executive market.

• CHRO Roundtables will be sponsored by a HRMAC professional services member and the sponsor will provide the topic, content, and  speaker(s). Committee will coordinate with sponsors to ensure content is appropriate and to avoid overlap.  Committee will secure locations for all programs and work with staff on promotion and registration for the events.

Expertise Desired: knowledge of leading-edge issues of concern to senior HR executives; educational program development; project management;

Eligibility:  open to senior HR executives or senior HR executives in transition ONLY.

Contact Pam Marshall at (312) 981-6790 or pmarshall@hrmac.org for more information.