SHRM RAINIER WEST

Building Better Workplaces
Across Our Region

Connecting HR professionals, employers, educators and workforce partners across Southwest Washington.

GRAYS HARBOR  •  LEWIS  •  MASON  •  PACIFIC  •  THURSTON

Your Regional HR Community

Resources, connections and opportunities designed to strengthen workplaces and the people who make them thrive.

Professional Development

Programs, events and learning opportunities for HR professionals at every stage of their career.

Regional Connections

Build meaningful relationships with HR professionals, employers and community partners across our five-county region.

Workforce Resources

Connect with regional hiring events, workforce programs, education partners and career opportunities.

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HR Leadership

Strengthen your leadership skills and help shape the future of the HR profession in Southwest Washington.

Upcoming Events

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Oct 20

Virtual Monthly Chapter Meeting: The Hidden Profit, High Potential vs. High Performing Employees

The Hidden Profit: High Potential vs. High Performing Employees- Virtual

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Presentation Sponsor 2026–2027

Rainier West on Location

Find us at career fairs, volunteer projects, and community events across our region. Come say hello.

SHRM Rainier West representatives at a regional community event
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT COUNTS
SHRM Rainier West is an approved recertification provider for SHRM and HRCI credentials.
SHRM Certification
SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP®
Resources, exam information, preparation tools and recertification details.
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SHRM Recertification Provider
HRCI Certification
aPHR® | PHR® | SPHR®
Resources, exam information, preparation tools and recertification details.
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HRCI Recertification Provider

MEET OUR VOLUNTEER BOARD

Meet the volunteer leaders helping strengthen the HR community across our five-county region.

Elsista Ridings
Elsista Ridings
President
Rosemary Mesa-Walton
Rosemary Mesa-Walton
Past President
Ashley Stone
Ashley Stone
Workforce Development Director
Alayna Finman
Alayna Finman
Secretary
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