Membership
Your local HR community starts here.
Join SHRM Lake Norman — a smaller chapter that does big things!
Whether you’re building your HR career, leading a team, supporting employers, or exploring the profession as a student, you’ll find opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute here. We’re a welcoming, hands-on community of HR professionals and business partners who share ideas, support one another, and care about building better workplaces across the Lake Norman area.
Why Join LKNHR?
- Learn something you can use.
Explore timely workplace topics through practical programming, with opportunities to earn SHRM and HRCI recertification credits.
- Build connections close to home.
Meet local professionals who understand your challenges and can offer fresh perspectives, advice, and support.
- Make your mark.
Share your expertise, volunteer, or explore chapter leadership opportunities.
- Grow with a community.
Stay connected to the profession and the people helping shape its future.
Professional Membership - $150/year
Professional Members may vote and hold office within the Chapter. This membership is open to individuals actively engaged in the practice, teaching, or consulting of human resource management, including:
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HR practitioners at the exempt level with at least three (3) years of experience
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Individuals certified by SHRM or HRCI
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Faculty members teaching HR or related disciplines at accredited colleges or universities (Assistant Professor or higher)
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Full-time consultants specializing in HR services with at least three (3) years of experience
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Attorneys advising clients on HR-related matters for at least three (3) years
Membership begins the day you join and runs for 365 days.
Associate Membership - $250/year
Our Associate Membership welcomes individuals who may not meet the criteria for Professional Membership but who share a strong interest in human resources, people strategy, and organizational success.
This category is ideal for:
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Individuals in non-exempt HR roles or HR support positions
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Business partners, vendors, or consultants who provide HR-related products or services (e.g., staffing, benefits, training, or legal support)
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Professionals in related fields such as operations, finance, or administration who collaborate with HR teams
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Anyone passionate about building better workplaces and supporting the HR community
Associate Members enjoy access to all meetings, programs, and networking events.
Voting rights and eligibility to hold office are determined by chapter bylaws.
Membership begins the day you join and runs for 365 days.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - $50/year
Your connection to the HR profession can start before graduation.
For students pursuing an interest in human resources or a related field, Student Membership offers a way to connect classroom learning with real workplace conversations.
Get to know local HR professionals, explore career paths, and bring your perspective to a community that values the next generation of HR leaders.
LOOKING FOR A NATIONAL SHRM MEMBERSHIP?
National SHRM membership offers you the opportunity to be part of a powerful HR network with 325,000+ professionals like you, all united in the mission to create a world of work that truly works for all. As a SHRM member, you’ll pave the path of your success with invaluable resources, world-class educational opportunities, and premier events.
