Welcome to SHRM Maryland
About ShRM Maryland
Mission Statement
SHRM Maryland will serve and support our state chapters and SHRM members across the state by advancing the HR profession and serving the HR professionals in the state and in our communities through education, leadership, and advocacy.
Vision Statement
SHRM Maryland strives to be recognized as a leading state council for advancing the HR profession through continued HR knowledge-based support, leadership development, and education for our SHRM chapters across the state, their members, Maryland communities, and our state elected representatives.
Who We Are
SHRM Maryland is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development, and continued support of excellence in Human Resources!
SHRM is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries! For 75 years, the Society has been the leading provider of resources serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the 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.
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 hope to see you at an upcoming meeting or event!
We are made up of 10 local chapters. Join your local chapter today!
Meet our board of directors!
SHRM Maryland is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP!
Upcoming Events
Learning Lab - LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - June 24th
Get the latest updates from the most recent Maryland General Assembly session.
MDSHRM State Council Quarterly Meeting - October 3
2026 Volunteer Leader Training - October 3 2025
News
AwardS
MD SHRM is proud to be recognized as a Platinum State Council for 2024! The EXCEL award is given to state councils and chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives that elevate the profession of human resources. The EXCEL Award can be earned at four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Each level has a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishments that must be met.
MD SHRM is proud to be recognized as a Platinum State Council for 2023! The EXCEL award is given to state councils and chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives that elevate the profession of human resources. The EXCEL Award can be earned at four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Each level has a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishments that must be met.
MD SHRM is proud to have won the prestigious 2021 SHRM Pinnacle Award for 2021! The Pinnacle Award is the most prestigious honor SHRM state councils and chapters can receive. Created in 1991, it recognizes innovative projects created and implemented by SHRM affiliates. Maryland SHRM State Council was one of 12 human resource organizations—out of more than 600 —from across the country to win the award in 2021.
MD SHRM is proud to be recognized as a Platinum State Council for 2021! The EXCEL award is given to SHRM state councils and chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives that elevate the HR profession. The EXCEL award can be earned at four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum, and each level has a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishments that have to be met.
MD SHRM is proud to be recognized as a Foundation State Council Champion for 2020! By supporting the SHRM Foundation, MDSHRM is empowering real social impact, allowing SHRM to continue to deliver on outreach initiatives that lead positive change affecting work, workers, and the workplace. We are also helping SHRM prepare the next generation of professionals for a future in HR. Our support will help the SHRM Foundation...
- Continue to engage and integrate military veterans in the workplace
- Deliver more than 300 scholarships in 2020 to HR professionals and students
- Advance workplace inclusion initiatives for individuals with disabilities
- Provide outreach that helps those formerly incarcerated as they are reintroduced to the workforce
