Portland HR Management Association

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The Portland Human Resources Management Association (PHRMA),is the local chapter for the national Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), PHRMA is the voice of human resources for the greater Portland metropolitan area business community. Consisting of over 1,000 active human resources professionals, PHRMA is designated a "100% Chapter" as all members are required to have dual PHRMA and SHRM affiliations.

New to PHRMA? You're Not Alone. 46 HR professionals chose to join the PHRMA community this spring. 🎉If you're one of the...
06/19/2026

New to PHRMA? You're Not Alone. 46 HR professionals chose to join the PHRMA community this spring. 🎉

If you're one of them, we hope you'll join us at our upcoming New Member Social.

This event is designed to help you build connections, learn more about your membership, and discover that you don't have to do HR alone. Whether you've already attended an event or are still figuring out where to start, you'll find a welcoming space filled with HR professionals who understand the work you do.

The photos below are from our New Member Social in January, and we'd love to see you in the next set of memories.

📍 Old Market Pub & Brewery
6959 SW Multnomah Blvd
Portland, OR 97223

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.

👉 Register here: https://rebrand.ly/kwzj12i

Help us welcome the newest members of our community by dropping a 👋 in the comments!

The best professional communities aren't built overnight.They grow one conversation at a time.PHRMA's Industry Networks ...
06/18/2026

The best professional communities aren't built overnight.

They grow one conversation at a time.

PHRMA's Industry Networks bring together HR professionals with shared experiences and work environments to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another through the challenges and opportunities of HR.

Choose the network that's right for you:

👤 HR Dept. of One Industry Network
You May Be Solo—But You're Not Alone
📅 June 25 | 5:00–6:30 PM

🏛️ Government Industry Network
HR Connection for the Public Sector
📅 June 25 | 5:00–6:30 PM

🏥 Healthcare Recruiters Industry Network (Virtual)
Connecting Those Who Build the Healthcare Workforce
💻 Zoom | 📅 June 25 | 12:00–1:00 PM

These aren't large networking events. They're smaller gatherings where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, ask questions, and build connections that last beyond a single event.

Whether you're attending for the first time or returning to continue the conversation, we'd love to have you join us.

💙 Complimentary for PHRMA members

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4oqCPPp

You know the moments we're talking about.The employee who comes to your office upset.The manager who wants to "just move...
06/17/2026

You know the moments we're talking about.

The employee who comes to your office upset.

The manager who wants to "just move forward."

The concern that seems straightforward at first—until it isn't.

HR professionals are often expected to have the answers, even when the path forward isn't obvious.

That's why conversations like this matter.

Join us in person on July 8 for Balancing People and Policy: How Employers Engage Employees Matters as Much as Policy and explore practical strategies for navigating employee concerns with greater confidence, clarity, and care.

Because the way we respond in these moments can influence trust, culture, and whether issues resolve—or escalate.

You'll leave with:
✔ Practical strategies you can apply immediately
✔ New perspectives from fellow HR professionals
✔ Greater confidence navigating difficult situations
✔ A reminder that you don't have to figure it all out alone

Step away from the desk for 90 minutes. Enjoy lunch. Invest in one of the most important parts of HR work.

📍 The Standard Auditorium | Portland
🗓 July 8 | 11:30am–1:00pm
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4jC0ppN

You had the best intentions.The policy was updated. The initiative launched. The training happened.So why didn't it have...
06/16/2026

You had the best intentions.

The policy was updated. The initiative launched. The training happened.

So why didn't it have the impact you hoped for?

If you've ever walked away from a workplace initiative wondering, "Why isn't this sticking?"—you're not alone.

Many HR professionals are navigating the gap between what organizations intend and what employees actually experience. And while there are rarely simple answers, there are opportunities to better understand the systems shaping those outcomes.

Join us for When Your Policies Say One Thing and Your Culture Does Another, a practical conversation designed to help HR professionals identify where policies, practices, and culture may be out of alignment.

Featuring Alexis Braly James, Founder & CEO of Construct the Present, who helps organizations build workplace systems that actually hold long after the training ends.

Together, we'll explore:

✔ Why some efforts gain momentum while others struggle to stick
✔ Questions to help identify where disconnects may exist
✔ Practical ideas for strengthening alignment across the employee experience

📅 June 24, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Zoom

PHRMA Members attend complimentary!
Non-Members: $50
1 SHRM PDC + 1 HRCI Credit Approved.

If this challenge feels familiar, join us. Bring the questions you're actively working through and connect with other HR professionals navigating many of the same realities.

Register today: https://shorturl.at/miRAK

🏥 Healthcare Recruiters. 👤 HR Departments of One. 🏛️ Government HR.If one of these describes your world, this conversati...
06/12/2026

🏥 Healthcare Recruiters. 👤 HR Departments of One. 🏛️ Government HR.

If one of these describes your world, this conversation was designed for you.

Join us on Thursday, June 25, for PHRMA's Industry Networks—member-exclusive gatherings where HR professionals connect with peers who understand the unique realities of their work.

Choose the network that best reflects your experiences:

🏥 Healthcare Recruiters Industry Network
Connecting Those Who Build the Healthcare Workforce

👤 HR Dept. of One Industry Network
You May Be Solo—But You're Not Alone

🏛️ Government Industry Network
HR Connection for the Public Sector

These peer-led conversations are an opportunity to compare approaches, troubleshoot challenges, exchange ideas, and build relationships with people who truly understand your day-to-day experiences.

✨ No presentations
✨ No panels
✨ Just meaningful conversations and practical insights you can bring back to your organization

Because when it comes to HR, you don't have to do it alone.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
💙 Complimentary for PHRMA members
🔒 Member Exclusive

Choose your network and join the conversation.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4oqCPPp

One of PHRMA's most-loved member experiences is here!District Networks Coffee Meet-Ups return on June 18, bringing the H...
06/11/2026

One of PHRMA's most-loved member experiences is here!

District Networks Coffee Meet-Ups return on June 18, bringing the HR community together in neighborhoods across the Portland metro area and Hood River.

For just 45 minutes, you'll have the opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new HR professionals, exchange ideas, and start your day with the kind of conversations that remind you that you don't have to do HR alone.

📍 Six convenient locations throughout the region
⏰ Thursday, June 18 | 7:30–8:15 AM
☕ Coffee, connection, and community—no presentations required.

Find the district closest to you and save your spot today:

You’ve had that conversation.The employee concern that feels sensitive. The complaint that could escalate. The workplace...
06/10/2026

You’ve had that conversation.

The employee concern that feels sensitive. The complaint that could escalate. The workplace issue where you’re trying to balance people, policy, consistency, communication, and doing what’s right.

These moments shape trust, culture, and workplace outcomes.

Join us in person on July 8 for Balancing People and Policy: How Employers Engage Employees Matters as Much as Policy and explore practical strategies for navigating employee relations challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and care.

Because sometimes what you need isn’t another article, another email, or another meeting.

Sometimes you need to step away from the desk, learn alongside peers who understand the realities of HR work, and have conversations that help you think differently about the challenges in front of you.

✔ Practical guidance
✔ Real-world discussion
✔ Lunch and connection with HR peers
✔ Ideas you can bring back to work

If difficult conversations, employee concerns, and workplace challenges are part of your world, this is worth making time for.

📍 The Standard Auditorium | Portland
🗓 July 8 | 11:30am–1:00pm
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/3N7MkUX

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our June Executive and Emerging Leaders Network gatherings!Whether you came to e...
06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our June Executive and Emerging Leaders Network gatherings!

Whether you came to exchange strategic perspectives with fellow senior HR leaders or connect with peers navigating the early stages of their HR careers, we're grateful for the conversations, support, and community that made these events so meaningful.

At PHRMA, we believe that connection and shared experiences matter at every stage of an HR career. Thank you for showing up, sharing your insights, and investing in one another.

Interested in joining us for a future network meeting? Our Executive, Mid-Level, and Emerging Leaders Networks continue throughout the year, and we'd love to see you at an upcoming gathering.

Explore upcoming network events and register here: https://bit.ly/4ea7bR8

Thank you for being part of the PHRMA community. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

You update the policy. Reinforce the values. Launch the initiative.But somewhere between intention and implementation, t...
06/09/2026

You update the policy. Reinforce the values. Launch the initiative.

But somewhere between intention and implementation, the employee experience tells a different story.

Maybe policies aren’t being applied consistently. Maybe culture efforts struggle to stick. Maybe hiring, communication, belonging, or everyday workplace realities don’t fully align with what the organization says it values.

Sound familiar?

Join us for When Your Policies Say One Thing and Your Culture Does Another — a practical HR Specialty Session designed for professionals who want to go deeper than good intentions and explore what it really takes to align policy, practice, and culture.

Featuring Alexis Braly James, Founder & CEO of Construct the Present, who helps organizations build workplace culture and training systems that actually hold.

You’ll walk away with:

✔ Practical ways to identify where disconnects may exist in your organization
✔ A framework for diagnosing root causes, not just reacting to symptoms
✔ Ideas for creating stronger alignment across the employee experience

📅 June 24, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Zoom

PHRMA Members attend complimentary!
1 SHRM PDC + 1 HRCI Credit Approved.

If you’re actively navigating these conversations in your workplace, reserve your spot today.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/miRAK

Congratulations to our 2026 Volunteer of the Year, Jeffrey!Jeffrey was selected for his dedication to supporting the nex...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Volunteer of the Year, Jeffrey!

Jeffrey was selected for his dedication to supporting the next generation of HR professionals and for the meaningful impact he continues to make through his volunteer leadership.

As PHRMA’s College Relations Director and PSU HRMA Advisor, Jeffrey helps create bridges between students, professionals, and our HR community — opening doors for learning, mentorship, professional development, and connection. He invests his time in helping others grow, find their place in the profession, and feel welcomed into our community.

What makes Jeffrey’s story especially meaningful is his belief in giving back:

"I found more value and fulfillment from being part of a community and contributing to a community that uplifts others than pursuing my own advancement."

Jeffrey shared that he is most proud when former students thrive in their careers, return to support others, and continue building the same community that supported them.

Jeffrey, thank you for your leadership, mentorship, and commitment to helping others succeed. We are honored to recognize you as our Volunteer of the Year!

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