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Position Description & Duties

The Leadership Director’s primary function is coordinating leadership and volunteers for the annual training at the Volunteer Leader Conference.  The Leadership Director is also responsible for identifying human resource-related training and development activities that help support the State Council members and local SHRM chapters.

Responsible To:  
State Director-Elect and State Director

Responsibilities:
  • As chair, the Leadership Director facilitates all coordination, planning, and direction of the Volunteer Leader Conference with assistance from the district directors, state director, and other assigned council members.  
  • In collaboration with the District Directors, identify areas of opportunity for current and future programming that support our volunteers
  • Promote SHRM membership among practicing members of the human resource profession.
  • Assists the State Council in disseminating information to Chapters, providing timely and accurate responses to questions. Makes recommendations as warranted. 
  • Work with chapter leaders to incorporate SHRM and WI SHRM goals into local chapter activities.
  • Report to the State Council at scheduled meetings regarding the activities of the Volunteer Leader Conference Committee.
  • Identify individuals who demonstrate leadership skills and potential for volunteer leadership roles on the State Council.
  • Provide direction, assistance, and support for professional and leadership development activities for WI SHRM and chapters.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the State Director-Elect and State Director.

Core Competencies:
  • Excellent time management and organizational Skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication Skills.
  • Team oriented.
  • Ability to advocate for the State Council and SHRM.
  • Ability to assist with recruiting potential WI SHRM State Council members.
  • Previous SHRM volunteer leader experience is preferred.

Requirements:
  • Experience leading or facilitating groups is helpful to the success of this role. 
  • Must be a SHRM member in good standing. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is highly desirable.
  • Regular attendance at State Council meetings is expected.
  • Attendance at the WI SHRM Volunteer Leadership Conference and annual Strategic Planning Meeting is expected.
  • Attendance at WI SHRM events is highly recommended.
  • Volunteering for three or more shifts is required if you attend the WI SHRM Annual Conference on behalf of the State Council.

Term:
  • Appointed by the State Director
  • Serves a one-year term beginning the first day of January and ending the last day of December. May be reappointed for two additional terms for a total of three years.

Last updated:  9/30/2024

 

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Contact Information

Rachael Brady
 

Pam Berkovitz, SHRM-SCP

Em:  leadershipdirector@wishrm.org

Term Start:  3/24/2025

Biography

Pam has been in the human capital business for over two decades. She is an experienced staffing executive, business partner and human resources professional. Demonstrating a proven history of successfully managing and supporting leaders, recruiting teams, business development and corporate members. She works closely with executive leadership to develop strategic hiring initiatives, employee development planning, compensation strategy and organizational development plans. As the HR Director, she executes on all business & human capital strategies for Master Fleet LLC.

Having devoted over 20 years to the staffing industry, which includes entrepreneurship with her own staffing business and a distinguished role as Vice-President in an Illinois-based Commercial & IT staffing company, she transitioned to the corporate sector as an Enterprise District Manager. In this role, she led a team of 30+ individuals and managed a substantial budget exceeding $32 million. Subsequently, she embraced a dedicated human resources role, leveraging her diverse experience to contribute to the success of a dynamic mid-sized business – Master Fleet LLC. Here, she holds a pivotal leadership position, leaving a tangible imprint on talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, and overall business strategy.

Pam's commitment to the field extends beyond her professional roles. She has actively served on the Board of Directors for Green Bay Area SHRM, holding various key positions such as Past President, President, Programming Director, and Nominations Chair. Currently, she contributes to the WISHRM State Council as the SHRM Foundation Director. Additionally, she is a new member of the bay Area Workforce Development Board. A National SHRM member since 2005, Pam's dedication is underscored by her educational achievements, including an MBA in Business with an HR concentration, bachelor's degrees in both Business and Marketing, and an associate degree in Marketing Communications. Furthermore, she is recognized as a certified SHRM-CP professional.
 

 

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