Heart of Illinois SHRM

05/15/2025

Registration is now open! 💥

Unlock Your HR Potential at the 2025 Central Illinois HR Conference! 🚀

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your HR skills, network with industry leaders, and make a positive impact on your organization. 📝

🔗 https://cihrconference.com

02/24/2025

📢 Join us at the March HOI SHRM chapter meeting!

Topic: From Policy to Practice: Key DEI and Legal Updates

Join us for an informative session with Julie Noel, attorney at Davis & Campbell L.L.C., as she explores the current legal landscape of DEI initiatives and equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of critical employment law changes!

By attending this chapter meeting, you will also earn 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI re-certification credit.

Guests are welcome to join us free of charge for their first meeting! Reach out to Allison Gottwald via LinkedIn or at [email protected] for more information.

When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: The Warehouse on State

🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gWAdXBRx

02/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the February Chapter Meeting!

🙌 Thank you to Heather Acerra for facilitating an engaging and insightful HR Hot Topics Roundtable! Your guidance helped spark meaningful discussions on key HR challenges, from compensation and recruiting to wellness and beyond. We appreciate your expertise in creating a collaborative space where members could exchange ideas, share best practices, and gain valuable takeaways. Your time and leadership made this session a success—thank you, Heather!

Want to learn more about Cottingham & Butler? Reach out to Heather Acerra at [email protected].

🎟️ If you missed this meeting, don't worry! More information on the upcoming March chapter meeting is below.

Guests are welcome to join us free of charge for their first meeting! For more information, reach out to Allison Gottwald via LinkedIn or at [email protected].

Save the Date: March Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 12, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: The Warehouse on State
Topic: From Policy to Practice: Key DEI and Legal Updates
Speaker: Julie Noel, Davis & Campbell L.L.C.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWAdXBRx

02/18/2025

https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/job_detail_T10_R216.php

The City of Galesburg seeks interested candidates for the Human Resource Generalist position.  This exempt, salaried, full-time position is expected to be compensated between $71,127.57 – $74,726.83 per year, depending on qualifications. The pay range for this position is $71,127.57 - $91,034.40...

02/05/2025

📢 Join us at the February HOI SHRM chapter meeting!

Topic: HR Hot Topics Round Table

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with your peers and dive into the latest HR challenges and best practices! Our HR Hot Topics speed roundtable discussions will spark meaningful conversations, foster collaboration, and provide actionable insights into areas like compensation, recruiting, wellness, and more. Share experiences, learn from others, and build stronger bonds with fellow HR professionals while tackling the issues that matter most.

🎙 Guest Speaker: Heather Acerra, Cottingham & Butler

By attending this chapter meeting, you will also earn 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI re-certification credit.

Guests are welcome to join us free of charge for their first meeting! Reach out to Allison Gottwald via LinkedIn or at [email protected] for more information.

When: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: The Warehouse on State

🔗 Register now: https://hoishrm.org/event-6041853

01/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the January Chapter Meeting!

🙌 Thank you to Michael E. Puck for joining us and sharing valuable insights on rethinking the employer-employee dynamic. His expertise provided our members with practical strategies to address talent challenges and foster stronger workplace partnerships. We appreciate your time and expertise, Michael!

Want to learn more about UKG? Reach out to Nick LeNoble.

🎟️ If you missed this meeting, don't worry! More information on the upcoming February chapter meeting is below.

Guests are welcome to join us free of charge for their first meeting! For more information, reach out to Allison Gottwald via LinkedIn or at [email protected].

Save the Date: February Chapter Meeting

When: Wednesday, February 12, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: The Warehouse on State
Topic: HR Hot Topics Round Table
Speaker: Heather Acerra, Cottingham & Butler

🔗 Register here: https://hoishrm.org/event-6041853

01/13/2025

Join a positive-thinking, solution-oriented team of HR experts and expand your expertise! HR Fit is looking for a talented and driven professional to join our team as an HR Operationalist. In this role, you'll specialize in all things HR, including creating strategic, operational, and tactical solutions for our clients. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals who have worked in multiple facets of HR and can work independently with minimal supervision. Learn more and apply today: https://www.indeed.com/job/hr-operationalist-full-time-d7035055a955ef97

01/05/2025

📢 Join us at the January HOI SHRM chapter meeting!

Topic: Work As We Know It is Broken

🎙 Guest Speaker: Michael E. Puck, HR Innovation Fellow, UKG

Michael Puck, SHRM-SCP, is part of the Human Insights Team at UKG. As a seasoned HR and people leader, Michael helps companies to think differently about how to turn people challenges into competitive advantages. In this session, you will discover how to reimagine the employer-employee dynamic to unleash your employees’ full potential through a win-win partnership. You'll leave empowered to leapfrog your competition in the war for talent despite skill shortages and zero talent pools.

By attending this chapter meeting, you will also earn 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI re-certification credit.

Guests are welcome to join us free of charge for their first meeting! Reach out to Allison Gottwald via LinkedIn or at [email protected] for more information.

When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: The Warehouse on State

🔗 Register now: https://hoishrm.org/event-6005916

Want to learn more about UKG? Reach out to Nick LeNoble.

11/19/2024

Career Opportunity: HR Solutionist at HR Fit, LLC

Are you a talented and driven HR professional looking to take on a role where your expertise directly influences organizational outcomes? HR Fit, a leading strategic HR consulting firm, is looking to add a full-time HR Solutionist to its team.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of creating impactful HR solutions for HR Fit and its clients. As a trusted partner, you'll deliver hands-on HR support, refine processes, and lead projects that enhance efficiency and drive organizational success. If you excel at turning challenges into practical solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while growing your career with HR Fit.

Learn more and apply here: https://indeedhi.re/4evbCV7

11/18/2024

📣 Join us for the December chapter meeting! 📣

Get into the holiday spirit at our December chapter meeting! Test your luck with the 50/50 drawing, spin the wheel of names for exciting giveaways, and take part in basket raffles. All proceeds will benefit the SHRM Foundation. Join us for a festive mix of fun, prizes, and philanthropy.

Renew your HOI SHRM membership by December 6 to attend this meeting for free! Upon membership renewal, you’ll receive a registration code in your confirmation email. Plus, all 2025 members will receive a special gift as a thank-you!

📅 Save the Date: December Chapter Meeting
🕦 When: Wednesday, December 11, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Alexander's Street Steakhouse
🍽️ Lunch: Steak or Chicken, Salad Bar, Dessert

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/giwZNRF4

Questions? Please reach out to Allison Gottwald via LinkedIn or at [email protected].

11/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the November Chapter Meeting!

🙌 Thank you to David Lubben, Davis & Campbell L.L.C., for delivering an exceptional session on the latest developments in employment law. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and commitment to keeping our members up-to-date with crucial legal updates that impact our workplaces. Thank you for being such a trusted and valuable resource to our chapter!

🔔 Remember to renew your HOI SHRM 2025 membership by December 6 to attend the December meeting for free!

📅 Save the Date: December Chapter Meeting
🕦 When: Wednesday, December 11, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Alexander's Street Steakhouse
🍽️ Lunch: Steak or Chicken, Salad Bar, Dessert

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/giwZNRF4

Questions? Reach out to Allison Gottwald via LinkedIn or at [email protected] for more information.

11/02/2024

🎉 Save the date! 🎉 Excited to announce that the Central IL HR Conference is coming back to Bloomington, IL on August 21, 2025! Mark your calendars—this is going to be the BEST ONE YET! 📅✨