Join SHRM’s Policy & Government Affairs Team!

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

Shape the Future of Work with SHRM’s Policy & Government Affairs Team!

Are you passionate about workplace policy, advocacy, and driving real change? Join SHRM’s Policy and Government Affairs team, where we lead efforts to shape the future of work through impactful policy development, government relations, and workforce advocacy.

We’re expanding and seeking policy professionals at all experience levels, from junior analysts to seasoned experts, to help us advance key initiatives that impact millions of workers and HR professionals worldwide.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek dynamic, mission-driven professionals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Policy Analysis & Development: Researching and crafting workplace policy proposals, with legal expertise preferred.
• Government Relations & Advocacy: Engaging policymakers at Capitol Hill, state legislatures, or government agencies to influence workplace policy.
• Strategic Communications: Translating complex workforce issues into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Leading cross-functional initiatives and ensuring timely execution of key policy objectives.
• Coalition Building: Collaborating with industry groups, associations, and advocacy organizations to drive impactful policy initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Interpreting workforce trends, economic indicators, and SHRM research to inform policy priorities.
• Key Policy Areas: Expertise or strong interest in healthcare, taxes, untapped talent pools, workforce development, regulatory affairs, and global workforce policy.
  
  

Why SHRM?

At SHRM, we offer the opportunity to:

• Shape meaningful workplace policies that influence HR professionals and employers across industries.
• Engage with top policymakers and industry leaders to drive real change.
• Grow your career within a leading, mission-driven organization at the forefront of workforce policy.
  
  

Location Preference: Candidates in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area are preferred for optimal engagement with policymakers and stakeholders.

We’re hiring across multiple levels, providing opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers. Ready to make an impact? Join us in shaping the future of work!

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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