Chicago SHRM

Whether you’re new to HR or looking to expand your professional network, Chicago SHRM’s New & Prospective Member Orientation is the perfect place to start.

Meet fellow HR professionals, connect with Chapter leaders, and discover the benefits of being part of the Chicago SHRM community.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3RjX1ps

Join fellow HR professionals from small organizations for an evening of connection, conversation, and shared insights at our HR Department of One Series on June 17.

This exclusive Chicago SHRM networking event is designed for practitioners navigating the unique challenges of HR in smaller teams. Free for Chicago SHRM Members. Register now: https://bit.ly/43uB6P3

Thinking about joining Chicago SHRM? Come see what our community is all about at the New & Prospective Member Orientation!

This is a great opportunity to connect with HR professionals, meet Chapter leaders, and learn how Chicago SHRM can support your career growth and professional development. Plus, stick around for an informative Legal Update hosted at Neal Ge**er Eisenberg.

Whether you're new to the HR field or looking to expand your network, we’d love to welcome you for a morning of learning, conversation, and connection.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3RjX1ps

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Celebrating International HR Day from the Heart of Chicago! 🏙️✨

Today, we join the global community in celebrating International HR Day! This year, we want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible HR professionals across Chicagoland and beyond who work tirelessly to honor, empower, and support the people who make our organizations thrive.

Human Resources isn’t just one job—it’s a dynamic ecosystem of diverse roles that drive business success and cultivate workplace culture. Today, we celebrate every facet of the profession:
- Talent Acquisition: The gatekeepers finding the perfect fit for our teams.
- Learning & Development: The builders unlocking employee potential and
growth.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): The champions ensuring every voice is
heard and valued.
- Employee Relations & Culture: The heartbeat of the company keeping morale
and alignment strong.
- HR Analytics & Tech: The strategists leveraging data to shape the future of
work.
- Benefits, Wellness, & Compliance: The guardians protecting employee well-
being and organizational integrity.

To our Chicago SHRM community: Thank you for your leadership, resilience, and dedication to shaping a better world of work.

Drop a comment below to tag an HR rockstar who inspires you, or share which HR hat you are proudest to wear! 👇

Curious about Chicago SHRM or ready to get more involved in your HR community? Join us for the New & Prospective Member Orientation - your first step to building meaningful connections and exploring everything Chicago SHRM has to offer.

You’ll learn more about membership, meet leaders and fellow professionals, and start growing your network right away. The morning continues with a Legal Update hosted by Chicago SHRM at Neal Ge**er Eisenberg.

Start your day with new insights, great conversations, and a community invested in your professional growth. We can’t wait to welcome you! Register now: https://bit.ly/3RjX1ps

Join Chicago SHRM for The Great Debate Series (Zoom) on Wednesday, May 20, a dynamic session designed to challenge thinking and spark discussion around today’s most relevant HR topics.

Panelists coming soon... learn more & register here: https://bit.ly/4t5CcLE

Moderator: Bob Lemke, Director, Human Capital Services, Grant Thornton LLP

Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay ahead. ⚖️

Join us for Chicago SHRM’s Legal Update (In-Person) on Tuesday, May 19, an essential session for HR professionals navigating today’s evolving workplace landscape. Hear from leading employment law experts as they break down the latest legal developments, court decisions, and regulatory updates impacting your organization.

From compliance challenges to emerging litigation risks, you’ll gain practical insights and actionable takeaways to confidently guide your HR strategy. Register: https://bit.ly/420OD0m

You already have a culture… but is it working for you or against you?

Join Chicago SHRM for the HR Department of One Series, designed exclusively for HR practitioners navigating big responsibilities with limited resources.

In this powerful session, Linda Carlisle—Communications & Culture Advisor and Founder of Comm-ext—will challenge the idea of culture as a “nice-to-have” and reframe it as a business-critical driver of performance, retention, and alignment.

Save your spot and start building a culture that works for your business: https://bit.ly/4sRHD0J

Join us on April 29 at the Husch Blackwell - Conference Center for the 'Talent Forward Summit: Redefining the Business Impact of Talent Acquisition', a dynamic half-day experience designed for TA and HR leaders ready to move beyond hiring metrics and drive real organizational performance. Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/4bUmPQS

What to expect:
TA Leadership Fireside Chat
-Explore the future of Talent Acquisition with insights from:
• Sean Treccia, Director of Talent Acquisition at KPMG
• Karolyn Leonard, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at tms

Legal Update
-Stay ahead of today’s employment landscape with guidance from:
• Anne Mayette, Partner at Husch Blackwell
• Sarah Quinn, Partner at Husch Blackwell

Technology Panel
-Dive into what’s working—and what’s not—in TA tech and AI with:
• Moderator: Hillary Mohindra, Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, Allegion
• Kaitlynn Koppeler, Director, Talent Acquisition Operations, AbbVie
• Christopher Velasco, Head of Talent Acquisition, Van Drunen Farms
• David Gilbert-Paduano, Vice President, Human Resources, Pinnacle Fitness

CHRO Panel
-Understand how TA shapes culture and long-term growth with:
Moderator: Jessica Cook, DePaul University
• Renee Konzelman, Chief People Officer, Pampered Chef
• Julie Szafraniec, CHRO, Warren Equity Partners