NOARK Human Resources Association (NOARK), since September 2, 1971, has been providing service to the Human Resources community of Northwest Arkansas, as a not-for-profit organization with membership of more than 300 Human Resource professionals, with over 155 companies represented. As the local SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) affiliate Chapter 148, NOARK has been awarded numerous awards including the 2011 SHRM Membership Super Star award.

The mission of NOARK is to provide an avenue for the advancement of human resource management in Northwest Arkansas by ADVANCING the Profession and SERVING the Professional. To that end, NOARK is dedicated to offering the members opportunities and resources to improve their ability to perform in the human resource industry, the community, and through the affiliation with the Society for Human Resource Management, the nation.

Why NOARK?

 

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Learn more about the Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association (NOARK)

Board of Directors

The NOARK Board of directors is a hard-working group of volunteers who take time from their busy schedules to make NOARK a vital resource to HR Professionals in Northwest Arkansas.

Chapter Committees

The NOARK Chapter Committees are each devoted to a particular aspect of service for HR Professionals. From diversity to workplace readiness, every day the Chapter Committees are Advancing the Profession... Serving the Professional.

Student Chapters

Student Chapters are an integral part of NOARK, helping students on the path to becoming HR Professionals.

State HR Council

Learn about the Arkansas SHRM State Council, Inc. ARSHRM provides services and education to HR Professionals throughout the state of Arkansas and is host of the Arkansas State Human Resources Conference and Expo.

SHRM Foundation

The SHRM Foundation's work includes innovative academic research grants, scholarships and educational resources.

NOARK Presidents

Past presidents of the Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association.

Photo Gallery

Photos of NOARK events.

FAQs

This section is here to help answer common questions about NOARK and SHRM. Look through the list, and if you don't find the answer you are seeking, feel free to contact us.