NKY SHRM
Job Description – Certification Chair
Effective Date: 1/1/14
Summary:
Increase the number of Chapter members who are certified by SHRM and/or HRCI.
Encourage members to become certified. Promote recertification events. If applicable,
manage the Chapter’s certification study program
Responsible To:
The members of the Chapter
The Chapter president
State Council Certification Director
Responsibilities:
 Promote benefits of certification and recertification to members.
 If applicable, provide information about the Chapter sponsored certification study group.
 In lieu of a Chapter sponsored study group, provide information to members about
alternative study methods.
 In lieu of a Chapter sponsored study group, develop mentoring program for members
preparing to test.
 Recognize and celebrate newly certified members at monthly meetings, in monthly
newsletter articles and through Chapter sponsored social media.
 Maintain listing of certified members and share when needed with appropriate board
members.
 Communicate recertification opportunities at monthly meetings, newsletter articles and
through Chapter sponsored social media.
 Communicate all enhancements impacting the certification and/or recertification process
at monthly meetings, newsletter articles and through Chapter sponsored social media.
 Maintain communication with the State Council Certification Director and the SHRM
and HRCI staff as needed.
 Participate in SHRM Certification Core Leadership Area conference calls and webcasts.
 Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic
planning for the Chapter.
 Promote certification scholarships and choose recepiens.
 Represent the Chapter in the human resources community.
 Attend all monthly membership and board of directors meetings.
Requirements:
Chapter’s Certification Chair must have a current HRCI or SHRM certification designation.
Resources Available:
 SHRM resources for Chapter Certification Chair include
o Chapter Best Practices
o Chapter Position Descriptions
o SHRM Leaders Guide
o www.shrm.org/vlrc
 HRCI available online at http://www.hrci.org/
o HRCI certification promotional tool kit: http://www.hrci.org/Chapters/.
o SHRM education/certification: www.shrm.org
Benefits of being a Chapter Board member include:
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Professional and personal growth.
The opportunity to affect change and promote professional and organizational goals.
Networking opportunities to include exposure to State and National Level SHRM
Councils and KY Chamber.
Leader recognition within the field of human resources.
Being part of a supporting and fun team who actively support the community and
promote the HR professional.
Recertification credit for both SHRM and HRCI certifications.
The opportunity to apply for the SHRM Foundation Scholarship.