One of the best opportunities to grow professionally is through a volunteer leader position.  We encourage our members to explore helping our chapter as a volunteer either on a committee, as a board member, or as an officer.  You will likely find that what you gain is greater than what you give, in many ways.

Please review our committee descriptions below and then consider submitting your information using the volunteer form at the bottom of the page. 

The function of the Certification Committee is to assist NNHRA members in achieving professional certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).  The committee provides information, materials, and facilitates study groups.  Certification symbolizes mastery of the Human Resources body of knowledge at the PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SPHR (Senior Professional In Human Resources) or GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources).  For more information on becoming certified go to http://www.hrci.org/ or contact the committee chair.

The College Relations Committee is dedicated to educating the youth of today to ensure they have the vision and expertise to lead the human resource profession into the future.  The committee members serve the future Human Resources professional by partnering with the student chapter to assist with speakers, and offer assistance including promoting student chapter activities while encouraging attendance at NNHRA activities, events and monthly meetings.  Serves as a communications link between student chapters and SHRM’s Student Program Manager in disseminating information relative to student programs, scholarships, certification, student conferences, etc.  Encourages participation of the student chapter in the HR Games on the state and/or regional level.  Annually this committee promotes the $1,000 scholarship that is available to juniors or seniors at the University of Nevada Reno who are majoring in management within the College of Business Administration.  The committee determines the criteria and recruits candidates for the scholarship; and recommends the chosen recipient to the board of directors.

The Community Relations Committee manages the chapter outreach efforts to help our local community and contribute to solutions that will improve the lives of everyone we serve.  The Committee recommends a community service project(s) to be supported by the chapter and invites representatives of local community organization(s) to chapter meetings as appropriate.  The committee encourages NNHRA member assistance through flyers or brochures at meetings or via newsletter articles.  Members act as liaisons with the local Chamber of Commerce, business organizations, business news writers, and other community groups.

The NNHRA Diversity Committee is responsible for carrying out the Chapter’s Diversity Initiative efforts.  The Committee puts together yearly conferences to provide members with updated information and discuss new developments.  This committee is committed to developing diversity initiatives that foster an environment of inclusion, where diversity is integrated and embraced.  The diversity conferences began in 2003 and the Chapter received a Pinnacle Award from SHRM for its impact in Northern Nevada.

The HR All Stars team is a sub-committee of the Membership Committee.  The HR All Stars program began in 2005 to recognize Human Resource Professionals throughout the city and surrounding areas who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment, dedication, and innovation in the field of Human Resources and the associations and organizations that have significantly supported the work of the HR profession.  This event is usually held in November as a special evening event under the guidance of the Membership Committee.  Committee members assist in identifying All-Star categories, designing, communicating, organizing and conducting the event.

Monitors and evaluates, on a continuing basis, pending federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and legal activities that may have an impact on the management of human resources.  Communicates SHRM legislative affairs, policies, and goals to chapter members.  This committee undertakes grass roots campaigns to influence legislation.  In addition, the committee organizes communication to elected officials of SHRM’s position on legislation affecting the human resources profession.

Our membership committee assists new member to become acquainted with the benefits of NNHRA and SHRM, follows up with members who have not renewed and researches ways to improve the benefit value for all members.  The committee members guide the following activities:  volunteers, membership, membership directory, awards and hospitality.

The newsletter committee publishes quarterly an electronic publication that provides comprehensive information to chapter members about programs, workshops, members, and other matters of interest.

This committee works closely with the Program Committee and is involved in coordinating at least two seminars annually.  The committee sets the standards for top-notch educational seminars offerings to our membership.  All HRCI credit approved courses are coordinated through this committee including the annual Mock Trial.

Programs are an integral component of the NNHRA monthly membership meetings. This committee identifies and schedules interesting and informative speakers for each monthly meeting to meet the interests of the chapter members.  Chapter announcements, introduction of guests and a legal update round out each meeting.  Specific dates, times, and location of meetings can be found by clicking HERE.

This committee works with community media while facilitating local relationships to advance the recognition of Human Resources as a profession and as a critical strategic partner in day-to-day activities.  This committee coordinates the annual submission of best practices to Northern Nevada Business Weekly.  This partnership resulted in the 2006 Pinnacle Award.  The content can be viewed at http://www.nnhra.org/default.asp?PageID=10007061 as well as the majority of press releases that are sent to the media.

Represents the interests of the SHRM Foundation and its activities to the chapter.  Educates the chapter regarding the purpose and ongoing activities of the SHRM Foundation and encourages financial contributions from both the chapter and its members to the SHRM Foundation as a show of support for the human resources profession.  Advises and updates the chapter of the Foundation’s activities and fund-raising needs.

This is a sub-committee under the Programs Committee and its members organize quarterly networking opportunities.

The School to Careers mission is to enhance Washoe County School District’s efforts of student to build the skills needed by business through encouragement and involvement by NNHRA members.  A central focus of School to Careers is developing partnership relationships ranging from “helping hands” to systemic change initiatives.