Board Leadership Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in joining the
South Puget Sound SHRM Board of Directors!

Please note: Board applications for 2025 are closed at this time.

As the Board of Directors for the South Puget Sound Chapter of SHRM, we are pleased to serve our members and oversee the business operations of our chapter. Each Board Member is a Volunteer Leader for SHRM National, which provides many benefits and opportunities.

The Board is comprised of two main groups: Chapter Officers and Core Leadership Area Directors. We meet every month to review financials, vote on initiatives, and tackle chapter goals.

Benefits of Serving on the Board

As a Board Member, you will have the opportunity to use your leadership skills, grow and strengthen your professional network, and further your career. Others benefits include:

Earn SHRM Credit for serving as a Volunteer Leader with SHRM National
Access to special, Volunteer Leader only resources with SHRM National, equipping you to be up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in our industry
Complimentary attendance to all SPS SHRM Chapter Events

Requirements to Serve on the Board

Be a current South Puget Sound SHRM Chapter member (or become one!)
Be a Human Resources Professional or involved with the Human Resources field
Be able to attend monthly board meetings (typically the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2pm-3pm for virtual meetings (8 per year) and 4:30pm-6pm when in-person (4 per year), 1-2 hours per month)
Be able to attend at minimum 75% of Chapter events (typically 2-3 hours per month)
Commit an average of 2.5 hours per week to achieve goals, complete initiatives, and help complete tasks specific to your role
Be able to serve on the Board for a minimum 2-year term (you will learn a lot in year 1, and really begin to thrive in year 2!)

South Puget Sound Chapter Board Positions

Board Position	Function	Status
President	Officer	Filled
President-Elect & SHRM Foundation	Officer	Filled
Secretary	Officer	Filled
Membership Director	Officer	Filled
Treasurer	Officer	Filled
Past President & SHRM Foundation	Core Leadership Area	Filled
Programs Director	Core Leadership Area	Filled
Certification Director	Core Leadership Area	Filled
Hospitality Director	Core Leadership Area	Filled
Social Media Director	Core Leadership Area	Filled
College Relations Director	Core Leadership Area	Filled
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	Core Leadership Area	Filled
Legislative	Core Leadership Area	Filled
Workforce Readiness	Core Leadership Area	Filled

Next Steps

1. Review the 2025 calendar and confirm you can attend the events. Calendar subject to change. Check back here for updates.

2. Applications for 2025 Board Openings are available now.

3. After submitting an application, the Chapter President will contact you regarding next steps. If you are selected to move forward, we will schedule an interest meeting to learn more.

4. Once approved by the Chapter President to serve on the Board of Directors, a vote will occur to confirm your spot on the Board.

If you have any questions, please email the Chapter President at spsshrm.president@gmail.com

Thank you again for your interest in serving on our Board of Directors!