To achieve the purposes of the Society there shall be no discrimination in individual memberships or chapter affiliation because of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran's status.

Management of the affairs, business, and property of SHRM, as well as the long-range planning for the organization, is performed by the SHRM Board of Directors.  Coordinating all SHRM services is the responsibility of the full-time president and CEO appointed by the Board, and of the staff at the national office located in Alexandria, Virginia.