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Lead, Engage, and Inspire

Welcome to the website for South King County SHRM (SKC SHRM), a chapter affiliated with Washington State SHRM, the Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).


The South King County SHRM Chapter was established in July 1985 by a small group of individuals whose job responsibilities included dealing with personnel and organizational related issues.  They were seeking the insight and experience of other "personnel" managers who were knowledgeable about labor/employee relations and employment practices. Many of the members were from very small manufacturing plants that were springing up in the South King County area of Washington.

Over the years, South King County SHRM has grown its membership to several hundred who represent a broad spectrum of businesses, from small to large, including service industries, technology, public and private entities, plus non-profit organizations and schools.

The combined experience of the current board members represents over 100 years of human resources experience. We are here to serve our members. Please let us know how we can assist you!


Our Mission 

South King County SHRM exists to promote the highest level of professionalism in human resource management, encourage advancement, share chapter resources within the community and operate at the highest standards of integrity consistent with our Code of Ethics.

We will provide leadership and support for the growth, development and mentoring of the HR professional by providing education through certification study groups and chapter programs.


SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org.

Bylaws & Code of Ethics

    South King County SHRM assumes a responsibility to serve its members and the public with integrity. To fulfill this responsibility, SKC SHRM is committed to conducting all operations in accordance with the SHRM Code of Ethics

    SKCHSHRM’s Bylaws 

    Our Bylaws are the Chapter’s Operating Manual. They define:

    • Composition of the Board of Directors and how it will function;

    • Roles and duties of directors and officers;

    • Rules and procedures for holding meetings, electing directors, and appointing officers;

    • Conflict of interest policies and procedures; and

    • Other essential association governance matters.

    Read SKC SHRM’s Bylaws (PDF)

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