About SHRM Skagit-Island (SIHRMA)
SHRM Skagit-Island (Formerly SIHRMA (Skagit Island Human Resource Management Association) is the premier network for Human Resources professionals, consultants, and business leaders serving the diverse workplaces across Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties.
As a proud and active affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Washington State SHRM, we are dedicated to being your essential resource for connection, learning, and compliance throughout the region.
We strive to empower professionals at every career stage—from seasoned HR leaders to small business owners and people managers—by offering high-quality resources designed to help you navigate today's complex workplace challenges:
Professional Learning: We host educational programming throughout the year (taking a break only in July and August) designed to deliver critical compliance updates, leadership development, and expert insights.
Flexible Access: We provide a blend of virtual and in-person events to ensure accessible educational programming and valuable networking opportunities across our wide geographical region.
Career Support: We offer robust support for HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP) and foster mentoring opportunities.
Connection: We host regular forums and opportunities to connect, share best practices, and build a strong professional community.
Our dedicated chapter board meets monthly, and our officers officially assume their roles at the start of the calendar year. We are here to help you build stronger teams, foster inclusive workplaces, and drive organizational success in our local communities.
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Our Mission
SHRM Skagit-Island's (SIHRMA's) mission is to be the premier resource for HR professionals across Skagit, San Juan, and Island Counties, offering quality programming and forums that strengthen the skills of experienced members, support those new to the field, and promote sound and ethical HR practices.
Our Purpose
To provide educational and professional development opportunities to human resource practitioners, consultants, and students in the Skagit, San Juan, and Island County areas. Through quality programming and forums, SHRM Skagit-Island (SIHRMA) endeavors to strengthen the professional skills of our experienced members and to encourage/support those who are new to the profession.
SHRM Skagit-Island (SIHRMA) supports the purposes of SHRM which are to promote the use of sound and ethical human resource management practices in the profession and to facilitate the development and guide the direction of the human resource profession.
