Welcome to SHRM Maryland
About ShRM Maryland
Mission Statement
Advance the HR profession across Maryland by strengthening collaboration, sharing best practices, and bridging connections with SHRM to build impactful workplaces.
Vision Statement
To be a strong, connected community of HR professionals shaping workplaces across Maryland.
Our Impact: how we empower the profession
To achieve our mission of advancing HR and bridging connections, the Maryland SHRM State Council provides dedicated support and resources through four key pillars: 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!
- Professional Development: We deliver Maryland’s premier HR learning event through the Maryland SHRM State Conference, bringing together HR professionals for education, networking, and professional growth.
- Community Strength: We strengthen Maryland’s HR community by encouraging statewide networking and learning opportunities for members and chapter leaders to share ideas and support.
- Chapter Guidance: We support and guide local Maryland SHRM chapters by sharing vital resources, leadership development tools, and operational best practices.
- SHRM Alignment: We connect Maryland chapters with SHRM initiatives, ensuring all local efforts align with national priorities and professional standards.
- Legislative Advocacy: We serve as the voice of Maryland’s HR profession by monitoring state legislation, hosting Advocacy Days, weekly updates during session, and providing critical updates on laws like the Maryland Wage Transparency Law and MD DOL FAMLI requirements.
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
