• 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.

Our current membership focus is:

• Medium to large organizations or divisions (more than 1,000 employees) - the top HR and talent executive, who has demonstrated strategic responsibility, who has broad HR generalist strategic responsibilities or who has strategic OD/OE/DEI/talent management and/or learning responsibilities in their current role or a previous role.
• Small organizations or division headquarters of large, complex organizations (less than 1,000 employees) - only the top HR executive and only if the leader has demonstrated strategic HR responsibility in that role or a previous role.
• Service provider membership consists of individuals representing organizations, which provide human resources services to businesses. Note: Our bylaws require that at least 75% of our membership consist of corporate members. We currently have a freeze on accepting new service providers as members.

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.