• We are an organization that energizes its members and creates excitement and optimism about the future of the HR profession.
• We create a sense of belonging, mutual support and family among our members.
• The programs and services we deliver are driven by the needs of our members and changes in the broader world of work.
• Members of our organization feel that participating as a member adds value to them both personally and professionally.
• We are the recognized leader of senior HR professional development and networking in the greater Atlanta area.

In general, our current membership focus is:

Note: Our bylaws require that at least 80% of our membership consist of corporate members, limiting availability for service providers.

• Fortune 500 or equivalent organizations: metro-Atlanta based headquarters or large divisions when the headquarters is outside metro-Atlanta The individuals considered for membership are the CHRO and enterprise head of talent. Special consideration may be given to one or more select members of the HRLT who have demonstrated strategic responsibility, have broad HR generalist strategic responsibilities, or who have strategic OD/OE/DEI/talent management and/or learning responsibilities in their current role.
• Large organizations: more than 5,000 employees, metro-Atlanta based headquarters or large divisions when the headquarters is outside metro-Atlanta The individuals considered for membership are the top HR and talent executives who have demonstrated strategic responsibility, have broad HR generalist strategic responsibilities, or strategic OD/OE/DEI/talent management and/or learning responsibilities in their current or previous role. Special consideration may be given to one or more select members of the HRLT who have demonstrated strategic responsibility, have broad HR generalist strategic responsibilities, or who have strategic OD/OE/DEI/talent management and/or learning responsibilities in their current role. Consideration is only given if the individual is recommended by and reporting directly to the CHRO.
• Medium organizations: between 1,000 – 5,000 employees, with metro-Atlanta based headquarters or large divisions when the headquarters is outside metro-Atlanta The individuals considered for membership are the top HR and talent executives who have demonstrated strategic responsibility, have broad HR generalist strategic responsibilities, or strategic OD/OE/DEI/talent management and/or learning responsibilities in their current or previous role.
• Small organizations: 500 – 1,000 employees, with metro-Atlanta based headquarters or large divisions when the headquarters is outside metro-Atlanta The only individual considered for membership is the top HR executive, and they must have demonstrated strategic HR responsibility in their current or previous role.
• Service provider membership consists of individuals representing organizations that provide human resources products and/or services to businesses. Applications are considered based on company profiles and available opportunities for sponsorship/partnerships. Service provider members are required to participate as a sponsor/partner before they can join and once every 48 months to maintain their membership in the organization.

Note: Our bylaws require that at least 80% of our membership consist of corporate members, limiting availability for service providers.

HRLF currently hosts several types of events including:

Breakfast Programs, which typically feature a guest speaker on a strategic, thought-provoking topic. These sessions also provide time for members to exchange ideas and discuss practical applications and HR best practices. Breakfast programs are open to all HRLF members and approved guests.

Roundtable Groups are held separately for corporate practitioner members and service providers.

• Roundtable Groups for corporate practitioner members: Three roundtable groups meet on a regular basis: the Senior HR, Lean HR & Small Cap, and the Talent Management roundtables. Corporate members may attend one, or all the roundtables depending on their interests. Prospective members may attend free of charge (no guests, alternates or substitutions please). Roundtable meetings are informal, facilitated conversations about best practices within member organizations.
• Roundtable Groups for service providers: One roundtable group meets on a regular basis free of charge (no guests, alternates or substitutions please). Meetings are informal and provide opportunities for best practice sharing and cross-networking for the purpose of business development.

Pop-up Meetings, which are open to all HRLF members, are intimate, short-notice, virtual meetings on relevant topics that have popped up where our members benefit from a timely discussion.