Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional association, representing more than 300,000 members across 165+ countries. SHRM sets global HR standards, publishes industry‑defining research, and delivers certifications that validate both behavioral competencies and technical HR expertise. Its flagship credentials—SHRM‑CP and SHRM‑SCP—are widely recognized by employers seeking HR professionals who can align people strategy with organizational performance.
📜 Flagship Designations
- SHRM‑CP – SHRM Certified Professional — Validates operational HR expertise across employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, people operations, and workplace culture.
- SHRM‑SCP – SHRM Senior Certified Professional — Recognizes senior HR leaders with advanced capability in strategy, workforce planning, organizational leadership, and enterprise‑level people strategy.
🧭 Overview
SHRM’s certification framework is built on the SHRM Competency Model, which integrates leadership, communication, ethical practice, business acumen, and HR technical knowledge. The SHRM‑CP and SHRM‑SCP credentials are globally recognized and preferred by employers seeking HR professionals who can drive organizational performance through effective people strategy.
Beyond certification, SHRM develops HR standards, publishes research on workplace trends, and provides tools, templates, and legal guidance that support HR practitioners across industries and organizational sizes. SHRM also plays a significant role in public policy, advocating for workplace legislation and regulatory clarity at national and international levels.
🤝 Community & Support
SHRM supports a global community of HR professionals through more than 575 local chapters, international forums, and specialized communities of practice. Members gain access to HR tools, compliance updates, research reports, and a robust knowledge center. SHRM also hosts the annual SHRM Conference & Expo, one of the largest HR events in the world, drawing tens of thousands of practitioners, executives, and thought leaders.
📌 Quick Facts
- Website: shrm.org
- Founded: 1948
- Headquarters: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
- Phone: 1‑800‑283‑7476
- Credential Focus: HR operations, strategic HR leadership, compliance, workforce planning, organizational development
- Flagship Designations: SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP
🏛 Sector Assignment
- Primary Sector: Human Capital, Total Rewards & Workforce Risk
- Secondary Sector: Organizational Leadership & People Strategy
🗂 Category Assignment
- Human Resources & People Operations
- Workforce Strategy & Planning
- Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Compliance & Employment Law
🔗 Related Providers
- HRCI – HR Certification Institute
- WorldatWork
- ATRI / HRD Future
- HRMI / Middle Earth HR / CAMI
- IFEBP – International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
