About Us:
To promote excellence in Public Sector human resources management in the State of Washington by providing a forum for persons engaged in public human resources to discuss their current issues and to provide a medium for mutual self-improvement.
Encouraging active cooperation and exchange of information among members and providing information and guidance to persons new to the profession. Hosting, sponsoring and conducting conferences, seminars, meetings and workshops to foster professional development of HR issues.
Providing a voice for the State of Washington public sector management and HR professionals in the development of state and national policy affecting HR and employee/labor relations.
Board Members:
- Jay Osborne, Director of HR, King County, President
- Emma House, Director of HR, City of Oak Harbor, President-Elect, Acting Treasurer
- Joy St. Germain, Director of HR, City of Bellevue, Education and Networking Events
- Kendra Hovis, HR Administrator, Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District, Board Member
- Adrienne Leslie, Deputy Director of HR, King County, Membership Committee
- Brian Sandler, HR Manager, City of Bonney Lake, Board Member
- Emily Stednick, HR Director, City of Sequim, Board Member
- Anya Warrington, HR Director, City of Lake Stevens, Board Member
- Lisa Young, HR Director, City of Ellensburg, Board Member
Represents:
The chapter represents the state of Washington.
Contact Information:
Objectives:
- To implement the objectives and programs of the Public Sector HR Association – Human Resources within the chapter area.
- To provide a forum for persons engaged in public personnel administration to discuss current challenges and to provide a medium for professional development.
- To promote communication and sharing of information among human resource professionals.
- To enhance the image of human resource professionals by recognizing their contributions to the public service.
- To encourage research and development in human resource management.
- To promote excellence through the ongoing development of professional and ethical standards, and career development.
- To promote best practice in human resource management.
- To mentor new professionals in public human resource management.
Benefits:
NETWORKING AND LEADERSHIP: Gain access to colleagues around the State of Washington. Engage with your peers who face similar challenges working in public sector HR.
EDUCATION: Through the National Public Sector HR Association, members have access to member only savings on all conferences and education, including hot-topic webinars and online courses specifically developed for public sector HR professionals. Through PSHRA National, you can earn the most recognized and respected public sector HR certification, PSHRA-CP or PSHRA-SCP.
BECOME A NATIONAL MEMBER: PSHRA National membership includes free webinars, federal advocacy, job posting services, and regional and national conferences.
Student Benefits:
- HR Career Advice and Services
- Learn about New Opportunities & Internships
- Explore Real Issues and Solutions
- Network with Seasoned Professionals
- Student Memberships are only $30 per year
Annual Public Sector HR Association Washington Chapter Membership Includes:
- Two Professional Development Lunch n’ Learns via zoom (recordings available for new members) - TBD
- Membership pricing for Annual Meeting (September/October)
- Networking Opportunities with Public Sector HR Professionals
- WA State Chapter member e-mail group directory
Membership Rates:
- How to become a member – member rates
- Annual Membership non-PSHRA National Member - $85
- Annual Membership for PSHRA National Member - $55
- Student Membership - $30
- Corporate Sponsorship Platinum - $1,500