IPMA-HR U.S.

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The International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) is an organization that represents the interests of over 7,500 Human Resources (HR) professionals at the Federal, State and Local levels of government.  IPMA-HR members consist of ALL levels of public sector HR professionals. Our goal is to provide information and assistance to help HR professionals increase their job performance and overall agency function by providing cost effective products, services and educational opportunities.

IPMA-HR U.S. Mission

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Optimize organizational and individual performance in the public service by providing human resource leadership, professional development, information and services.

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   Vision:To be the leader in public human resource (HR) management.

IPMA-HR was established in 1973, through the consolidation of the Public Personnel Association, founded in Chicago in 1906, and the Society for Personnel Administration, founded in Washington, DC in 1937. IPMA-HR is a non-profit membership organization for agencies and individuals in the public sector human resources field, and others interested in the Association's objectives. Over 5,500 members are located in federal, state and local governments throughout the United States and overseas.

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The following are the purposes and objectives of IPMA-HR:

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 * to promote excellence through the ongoing development of professional and ethical standards and career development;

 * to enhance the image of human resource professionals by recognizing their contributions to the public service;

 * to foster fairness and equity by promoting application of merit principles and equal opportunity for all;

 * to encourage research and development in human resource management; and

 * to promote communication and sharing of information among human resources professionals.

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For more information about IPMA-HR and the benefits of membership, please take a moment to visit the official website.

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