Become a member and join thousands of your colleagues and a community of members who all share a common interest: public sector human resources.
IPMA-HR offers an agency-level membership and four individual membership categories, which are all outlined below, along with information on yearly dues renewal prices for each.
Agency Membership
All agencies conducting public HR functions, both in the U.S. and internationally, are eligible for membership in this category. Independent consulting groups, for-profit and private sector companies can also seek membership under this category. Dues are based on the number of staff in your HR department.
Agency
- U.S. Agencies – Federal, state, or local level, special district, or school district in the United States. Dues depend on the number of covered staff.
- Associates – Independent consulting groups or other for-profit, private sector companies. Dues depend on the number of covered staff.
Only covered staff of Agency members can receive all membership benefits. You can upgrade your membership and add staff at any time. Agencies must submit a list of staff to be covered.
Individual
Individuals currently working in the HR field, unemployed but looking for HR work or retired from the industry, are eligible to seek membership in this category.
Individual Membership
- Individuals: Individuals employed in public sector HR by an agency or currently unemployed and looking for work in the field.
- Consultants: Individuals employed by independent consulting groups or other for-profit or private sector companies.
Emeritus
All individuals fully retired from personnel work or are no longer employed or acting as consultants. Please contact membership@ipma-hr.org
Student
Any full-time graduate or undergraduate student, or any person participating in a formal public service internship sponsored by a recognized academic institution is eligible for membership in this category. Please provide a copy of your student ID or most recent transcripts with your membership application. Student memberships will renew at the student rate for up to 5 times before transitioning into an Individual membership.
Chapter Affiliate
In addition to national membership, you may join your local IPMA-HR chapter to network with human resources professionals in your area.
| MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS |
NATIONAL MEMBER |
CHAPTER AFFILIATE* |
| IPMA-HR Bulletin |
Weekly |
Weekly |
| IPMA-HR News Magazine |
12 Online Issues |
|
| Online Membership Directory |
Free Web Access |
|
Quarterly Webinars
cover important HR topics such as employee engagement, compensation basics, ethics, social media and more |
Free Web Access |
|
IPMA-HR Certification (IPMA-SCP and IPMA-CP)
professional credentials that are public sector focused and competency based |
Member Rate |
Member Rate |
Professional Development Courses
|
Member Rate |
Member Rate |
IPMA-HR International Training Conference & Expo
the premier annual conference for public sector HR professionals |
Member Rate |
Member Rate |
| Access To Members-Only Website Content |
Included |
|
Online Resources
including sample HR policies; benchmarking surveys; case studies; and best practices, current HR policies and RFPs on more than 100 different HR topics |
Included |
|
Job Listings
for HR positions across the United States |
$100 Discount |
Full Price |
Public Safety Tests
(for agency members only) |
5% Discount |
Full Price |
| *As a chapter affiliate you will not be allowed to hold IPMA-HR national office or vote in elections |
Prices
Agency Membership
| COVERED MEMBERS |
STANDARD AGENCY |
| 1-3 Staff |
$417 |
| 4-6 Staff |
$835 |
| 7-10 Staff |
$1,005 |
| 11-25 Staff |
$2,583 |
| 26-50 Staff |
$3,694 |
| More than 50 HR Professional Staff |
$4,064 |
Individual Membership
| Rate |
Yearly Dues |
| Individual Member |
$156 |
| Emeritus |
$83 |
Student
Renews at this rate for up to five years. |
$41 |
Individual memberships cannot be transferred
Not sure which membership is right for you or your agency?
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