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Welcome to the Kankakee Area Human Resource Managers Association

We invite you to get involved with KAHRMA

A congenial organization serving over 75 HR professionals in the Kankaee Metro area.  Let KAHRMA be your local partner to success whatever your career level. Join our educational and networking events, volunteer on a committee, find or post job leads, or get support from one of our service partners. Whatever you’re looking to do next, KAHRMA can help you learn, connect, and advance your career or business. 

  • Learn cutting-edge competencies while earning SHRM & HRCI credits with our timely delivery of educational meetings, roundtables, and Half-Day Conferences.
  • Connect with peers and industry experts to exchange ideas at monthly events, or join a committee or special interest group to expand your network. 
  • Advance your career or business network by finding job leads, building your HR toolbox, or becoming a mentor.

We welcome your use of this site as a resource, and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on the web and off.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting or event!

We are an affiliate of the SHRM

Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the Society is the leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates

Upcoming Events

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  • ILSHRM Strategic HR Virtual Conference- Unlock Your People Potential
    July 21, 2020 - 9:00am to July 22, 2020 - 11:30am
    Location:
    Virtual Conference

    ILSHRM Strategic HR Virtual Conference 6.0 HOURS OF RECERTIFICATION CREDITS including 6.0 hours of SPHR business credit!

    UNLOCK YOUR PEOPLE POTENTIAL

    Presented by Aaron Levy & Shiri Bade -Raise the Bar Consulting

    Register now for the second annual Illinois SHRM Strategic HR Conference - Unlock Your People...

  • IL SHRM CONFERENCE
    October 6, 2020 to October 7, 2020
    Location:
    Drury Lane Oak Brook Terrace, IL

    https://2020.ilshrm.org/

  • ILSHRM 2020 is Going Virtual!
    October 7, 2020
    Location:
    Virtual

    Mark your calendars for October 7th and join us!

    You'll be able to earn up to 6 hours of recertification credits live, plus an additional 16 on demand!

    Watch for more information coming soon!

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Wed, 01 Jul 2020
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Wed, 01 Jul 2020
​Employees spooked by continuing high unemployment are holding on to the jobs they have at rates not seen in... Read more

From our Blog

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  • Economic Alliance of Kankakee
    Looking for area resources?  The Economic Alliance of Kankakee has a great website that provides links of useful information for Grundy, Kankakee and Livingston areas.  This is a great resource for students, employers and job seekers.  Check it out today! WorkKankakee.org...
    February 9, 2020
  • Designate Your Chapter Number
    All members who are members of SHRM are eligible for free membership to KAHRMA.  Just designate Chapter #0399 in your membership profile. 
    December 21, 2011
  • Illinois SHRM Website
    The Illinois SHRM has a great website available for all members.  Please check it out at www.ilshrm.org.
    December 21, 2011

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    Enroll in our Study Group Today!

    SHRM’s global HR credentials, SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®), offer growth, advancement and recognition. 

    We are pleased to announce that KAHRMA is now offering a SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP study group using the 2018 SHRM Learning System. Our program combines the leadership of an experienced facilitator with learning modules based on the SHRM BoCK and interactive study tools that test your knowledge and decision making skills for comprehensive and effective SHRM certification preparation.

    Study Group Details

    Study group

    Date

    Time

    Number of Weeks

    Location

    SHRM Learning System SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Study Group

    Every Tuesday starting 8/28/18 to 11/20/18

    5:30 – 8:30 pm

    12 weeks

    Martin Whalen Solutions, Bradley, Illinois

    Register today! Contact Betty Yott at byott@homestarbank.com or 815-483-6837

    Save money by registering before 8/1/18.  Classes fill quickly and space is limited.  Whether you are a SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP candidate, or a manager seeking training for your staff, our course can help you accomplish your certification and professional development goals.