JOIN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON SHRM – WHERE HR PROFESSIONALS CONNECT, LEARN, AND LEAD
Become Part of the Southwest Washington SHRM Community
Join a thriving local network of HR professionals across Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties, where your professional growth and connections flourish! Enjoy exclusive access to tailored resources, engaging events, and a supportive community of HR leaders dedicated to advancing the HR profession in Southwest Washington.
What you Gain as a Member
Skill Enhancement
Access programs, events, and resources that help you stay current in the HR field and advance your skills — including opportunities to earn SHRM and HRCI recertification credits.
Networking
Connect with local HR professionals and peers to exchange ideas, share best practices, and build meaningful relationships.
Legislative Updates
Stay informed about HR laws, policy changes, and key legislative developments that impact your organization and the Southwest Washington region.
Leadership Opportunities
Get involved by serving on the SWSHRM board, joining a committee, or volunteering — and make a meaningful impact in the local HR community.
How to Join our Chapter
Southwest Washington SHRM is a 100% SHRM chapter, which means you must be an active SHRM National member and pay National SHRM dues. Chapter membership with SWSHRM is $35.00. By selecting Southwest Washington SHRM as your affiliated chapter, you gain access to exclusive local benefits, events, and resources. Your chapter membership automatically aligns with your SHRM National membership and will expire on the same date, regardless of when you join.
Important: All members, whether new or current SHRM members, must complete the Southwest Washington SHRM Membership Form after activating their dual membership to ensure their local chapter benefits and event access are properly activated.
Student Memberships
Student members are not eligible to join through the SHRM Dual Membership (DMR) program. Students interested in joining Southwest Washington SHRM must hold an active SHRM Student Membership with SHRM National (Register here) and complete the Southwest Washington SHRM Membership Form, including submitting chapter dues directly to SWSHRM.
Already a SHRM Member?
- Sign in to your SHRM account
- Select your state
- Choose Southwest Washington SHRM
- Complete the steps to activate Dual Membership
- Complete the SWSHRM Membership Form
New to SHRM? (Professional Members Only)
- Select Professional Membership
- Follow the membership signup process
- Choose Southwest Washington SHRM
- Complete checkout to activate Dual Membership
- Complete the SWSHRM Membership Form
What Happens Next?
Once your membership is submitted, our Membership Committee will review your information and follow up with the next steps, including access to upcoming events, local resources, and member-only opportunities.
