named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Seeks to enhance chapter diversity by engaging underrepresented groups and forming partnerships with local community organizations
Legal/Legislative Advocate Committee
Provides monthly updates on state and federal legislative issues affecting HR professionals and publishes legal information for members
Professional Certification and College Relations
Supports HR professionals and students through career development, continuing education, scholarship opportunities, and promotion of professional certification
Total Rewards Committee
Serves chapter members' educational needs related to compensation, benefits, and non-financial rewards through surveys and programs on industry best practices
Workforce Readiness Committee
Provides information to the community about workforce resources and connects business professionals with qualified employees
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 2 activities
- Facilitate community and vendor engagementOffers sponsorship opportunities for HR-related service providers, maintains a vendor directory, and organizes community involvement activities connecting members with local organizations.
- Manage membership recruitment and retentionEngages in marketing, onboarding, and regular communication to recruit and retain chapter members, maintaining engagement across more than 500 local HR professionals.
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Event and Program Registration Management 1 activity
- Administer event registration policiesManages event registration processes including cancellations, transfers, and payment enforcement according to published policies, ensuring consistent administrative operations for chapter events.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Conduct advocacy and legislative updates for HR communityProvides monthly updates to members and the board on state and federal legislative issues affecting human resource management, supporting informed professional practice.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitate volunteer engagement and leadership developmentRecruits and trains volunteers to lead chapter operations and programming, offering skill development, succession planning, and exclusive member benefits through structured volunteer roles and committee participation.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Fund scholarships for members and dependents pursuing educationAwards annual scholarships to high school seniors related to chapter members who are entering full-time undergraduate, technical, or vocational programs, and provides financial support to members obtaining SHRM certification, with funds paid directly to recipients.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host networking and educational events for HR professionalsOrganizes recurring events including a breakfast series, member mixers, board meetings, and an annual conference at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY, to facilitate peer engagement and knowledge sharing on current HR topics, trends, and best practices.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide professional development and certification programs for HR professionalsOffers SHRM- and HRCI-approved educational programs, including certification preparation courses and recertification credits, with specific events providing up to 6.5 professional development credits. Programs are delivered through ongoing series, conferences, and workshops in Central New York.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize scholarship recipients at annual eventsInvites scholarship awardees to attend the annual CNY SHRM Conference to receive their awards publicly and announces winners in the monthly member newsletter.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Support student and early-career HR professional developmentProvides free membership and job postings to student members, conducts outreach to colleges, and facilitates access to training, workshops, and certification scholarships to support career advancement in human resources.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$64K82%
Investment income$14K18%
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expenses
Total expenses$77K
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balance sheet
Total assets$170K
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Net assets$170K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.4%
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- AmeriCU Partner — Sponsor of CNY SHRM providing support through goods or services.
- Astron Partner — Sponsor of CNY SHRM providing support through goods or services.
- BS&K Partner — Provided speakers for the conference, including Gianelle Duby and Kristen Smith.
- BSK & Company Partner — Sponsor of CNY SHRM providing support through goods or services.
- CNY SHRM Events Committee Partner — Committee responsible for reviewing program and speaker submissions for chapter events.
- DFC Partner — Sponsor of CNY SHRM providing support through goods or services.
- Empire Life Partner — Sponsor of CNY SHRM providing support through goods or services.
- HR Jetpack Partner — Partner organization providing SHRM and HRCI recertification credits.
- HRCI Network — Recognized by HRCI as an approved provider of Professional Development Recertification Credits.
- Lawley Insurance Partner — Participated in a healthcare strategy panel with Dan Elliott.
- Medicor Paul Partner — Sponsor of CNY SHRM providing support through goods or services.
- OneDigital Partner — Participated in a healthcare strategy panel with Matt Corrado.
- SHRM Network — Recognized by SHRM as an approved provider of Professional Development Recertification Credits.
- SHRM Foundation Network — Collaborates with and supports the SHRM Foundation through fundraising and promotion of its programs.
- SHRM National Network — Requires applicants to hold membership in SHRM National as a condition for scholarship eligibility.
- SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Network — Central New York Chapter of the national Society for Human Resource Management.
- SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Network — Local chapter of the national and global SHRM organization, offering dual membership.
- SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Network — SHRM-affiliated chapter providing access to national resources and standards.
- SUNY Oswego Partner — Collaborates with SUNY Oswego through its student chapter liaison program.
- Society for Human Resource Management Network — Chapter affiliate of the national SHRM organization, requiring dual membership for participation.
- Summit Federal Credit Union Partner — Sponsor of CNY SHRM providing support through goods or services.
- Syracuse Mets Partner — Hosted the conference at NBT Bank Stadium and provided complimentary access to the evening baseball game.
- Syracuse University Partner — Provided speaker Art Thomas for a session on micro credentials.
- USI Partner — Participated in a healthcare strategy panel with Greg McLoughlin.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Continuing Education for Certification Maintenance and Professional Relevancemethodology: continuing_education_for_professional_relevanceBy providing ongoing education aligned with certification standards, the chapter ensures HR professionals maintain competency and credential relevance because structured learning keeps practitioners current with evolving regulations, ethics, and best practices.
- Liaison Model for Student-to-Professional Pathway Developmentmethodology: liaison_modelBy acting as a bridge between students, faculty, and HR professionals, the chapter supports student career development and workforce readiness because structured cross-sector partnerships expose students to real-world practice and expand professional networks.
- Peer Support Network for Practitioner Engagementmethodology: peer_support_networkBy creating structured opportunities for HR professionals to connect and share solutions, the chapter reduces professional isolation and improves problem-solving capacity because peer exchange builds trust, shared understanding, and practical resilience.
- Volunteer-Led Professional Developmentmethodology: volunteer_led_developmentBy engaging HR practitioners as volunteers in leadership, education, and event delivery, the chapter strengthens professional skills, builds community connections, and sustains member involvement because active contribution fosters ownership, skill growth, and peer learning.