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Welcome to the Southeast Kansas Human Resources Association!

SEKHRA is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR
professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries.
For nearly seven decades, the Society has been the leading provider of resources
serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of human resource
management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States
and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates. For more information
please visit www.shrm.org.”

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management.  Whether you are a student, new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources. We welcome your use of this site as a resource, and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on the web and off.

SEKHRA is a network established for the purpose of sharing resource information, and ideas and seeking to impact business, government and media on human resources issues. We currently include membership in the following towns: Cherryvale, Independence, Coffeyville, Neodesha, Fredonia, Parsons, Caney, Columbus, Chanute, Girard, Erie and Pittsburg. The Association shall not discriminate in membership on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status

Membership fees are $40 a year, $20 for a half year, or $10 to drop in for a monthly program. All programs include lunch with RSVP.

We’re here to help you!

 If you’d like to join our chapter or wish to attend one of our meetings as a guest, email us at SEKHRA or click on the join button.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting or event!

SEKHRA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

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  • September 20, 2023

    Get signed up for the KS State SHRM Conference now!! Early Bird pricing has now ended, but get your name on the list!!

  • August 17, 2023

    All the sessions are certified for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits!

  • August 4, 2023

    There is still time to register!!! Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to attend the 4-State HRD Conference!! You have the chance to recieve 8.25 SHRM and/or HRCI credits!

  • July 27, 2023

    KS SHRM is hosting roundtable discussions with legislators to discuss workforce challenges and solutions in Kansas. Registration is required to attend. Register at KSSHRM.org .

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