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Who We Are

The Human Resource Association of the National Capital Area (HRA-NCA) is the local DC Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  HRA-NCA is committed to providing all professionals in the field of human resource management a forum for expanding their knowledge and talent. Our organization of HR practitioners, consultants, and educators has served the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1945. We provide opportunities for professional development, scholarship, and expansion of your HR horizons.

HRA-NCA provides to the business community the authoritative compensation survey of the Washington-Baltimore area; scholarships to worthy HR students; joint SHRM chapter activities; a comprehensive job bank for HR positions in our area; mentoring opportunities for individuals new to HR, and much more.

HRA-NCA is an affiliated chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and has been a recipient of SHRM's Superior Merit Award for the past several years.  In addition, HRA-NCA was awarded the 2002 Pinnacle Award, the highest honor given to various Chapters. HRA-NCA also enjoys Mega-Chapter status with well over 500 members.  We are proud of our close association with SHRM, the leading voice of the HR profession. Click on the logo to the left for complete information about SHRM activities and membership. We encourage all of our members to join SHRM; and our membership rates include an annual discount for all SHRM members.

Thinking of Joining?  Download the HRA-NCA Brochure!

Already a member and want to volunteer?  Visit our Volunteers Page.

HRA-NCA Bylaws and Chapter Financial Information

The Chapter is governed by its bylaws.  A copy of the current Balance Sheet for HRA-NCA is available to any HRA-NCA member upon written request.

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Affiliate of HR: Society for Human Resource Management 2007 SHRM Superior Merit Award 2006 SHRM Superior Merit Award 2002 Pinnacle Award SHRM Champ