Great River HR is looking for our next Vice President

Great River HR is looking for our next Vice President — and maybe it’s you. ❤️

This is a hard post for me to write, but due to unexpected family commitments, our current Vice President has made the difficult decision to step away from the Board. That leaves us with an important seat to fill — and an opportunity for someone in our HR community who is ready to get more involved.

Our Vice President/President-Elect serves as my partner in leading Great River SHRM, is part of our Executive Leadership Team, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at all things chapter leadership. One of the VP's primary responsibilities is helping us build great programming by researching, selecting, and coordinating speakers for our events.

But this role is really about more than booking speakers. It's an opportunity to lead!

Maybe you love our HR community and have been looking for a way to give back.

Maybe you'd like more leadership experience but haven't had the opportunity in your current role.

Maybe you realized you just have way too much free time in your daily HR job ( �� ) and what better way to fill it than to take on something else...

You'll build relationships throughout our HR community, expand your network, have opportunities to participate with the Iowa SHRM State Council, help shape the future of Great River HR — and yes, there are some fun perks along the way, too. ��

And you will NOT be figuring it out alone.

We have a FANTASTIC and supportive Board, and I'm committed to making sure our next VP has the time and support they need to learn the role.

There are two potential paths:

Option 1: Serve as VP for the remainder of 2026 and step into the President role January 1, 2027. If that's the right path, I'll serve as your VP during 2027 to help make the transition successful.

Option 2: I'll remain President through 2027 while you serve as VP, giving you another full year to learn the ropes. You would then begin your two-year term as President January 1, 2028.

The time commitment varies throughout the year, but generally averages approximately 10–15 hours per month, with additional time around major events and initiatives.

Interested individuals must be current SHRM national members and Great River SHRM members in good standing.

The complete position description is available on our website so you can take a look at the responsibilities before deciding whether this might be for you.

Interested? Please email me directly by Friday, August 28 at [email protected].

We'll then schedule conversations with interested candidates and members of our Executive Board.

And if you're reading this thinking, “Not me...but I know someone who would be fantastic,” please send this their way.

You don't have to already know how to be President. We'll teach you. You just have to be willing to lead!

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President-Elect / Vice President

Position Description - Volunteer Role

Partner with the president in overseeing all activities of the chapter.  In the absence of the president, perform all presidential responsibilities.   

Responsible to:

• The members of the Chapter
• The Chapter President
• The State Council

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic partner to the President, collaborating on chapter leadership, decision-making, and execution of priorities.
• Participate in regular check-ins with the President to ensure alignment, continuity, and leadership development.
• Prepare to assume the role of Chapter President by gaining working knowledge of all officer roles, chapter operations, and governance responsibilities.
• Lead the research, evaluation, and booking of speakers for chapter programs and events.
• Obtain quotes and proposals and collaborate with the President on final speaker selection when multiple options are available.
• Manage all speaker logistics, including contracts, travel, lodging, and day-of coordination, to ensure a high-quality and seamless speaker experience.
• Support the onboarding, engagement, and development of board members and committee chairs.
• Assist in identifying and mentoring future chapter leaders to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization.
• Upon request, assist all officers in performing their responsibilities.
• Partner with the President in setting annual goals, tracking progress, and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Provide leadership oversight for chapter programming to ensure alignment with member needs, SHRM priorities, and chapter strategic goals.
• Make independent decisions within assigned areas of responsibility consistent with approved budgets and chapter strategy, while collaborating with the President on matters impacting overall chapter direction, budget, or governance.
• Represent the chapter at community, professional, and SHRM-related events as needed. Serve as an ambassador for the chapter, promoting engagement, professionalism, and GRHRA’s mission.
• Attend (and preside over, if necessary) all monthly membership and board of directors’ meetings.
• Estimated time commitment of 10-15 hours per month, with additional time during major events, conferences and strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

• Must be a SHRM national and Chapter member in good standing.

Thanks,

Bobbi Jo Cox - Great River SHRM President