FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Sixteen staff members from University of Arkansas Resources have earned professional certification in a variety of areas.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification is a competency-based achievement which demonstrates an individual’s expertise in the Human Resources field. Areas of expertise for SHRM certification include leadership, interpersonal, and business behavior competencies, and knowledge of the people, organization, and workplace domains. Individuals can become either SHRM-CP certified or SCP certified. SHRM-CP are certified professionals, whereas SHRM-SCP are senior certified professionals. More information regarding SHRM certification can be found at www.shrm.org.

HR Certification Institute (HRCI) certification is a competency-based achievement which also demonstrates an individual’s expertise in the Human Resources field. Topics of expertise for HRCI certification include: workforce planning and employment; employee and labor relations; compensation and benefits; human resource development; business management and strategy; and risk management. HRCI offers an array of certifications based on level of experience and knowledge. More information regarding HRCI certification can be found at www.hrci.org

American Payroll Association (APA) certification demonstrates expertise and experience in the payroll field. Understanding extensive coursework in the payroll field is necessary for achieving a FPC certification, while CPP requires understanding and mastering further coursework as well as three years or more in the payroll field. Increasing knowledge in payroll, processing, laws, and regulations helps reduce costs and helps to ensure compliance. More information regarding APA certification can be found at www.americanpayroll.org

Certified HR Professionals

The following U of A Human Resource staff members earned certification:

• Eunice Alberson, human resources director for University Advancement: SHRM-CP
• Jamie Bentley, human resources manager for experiment stations: HRCI-SPHR and SHRM-CP
• Michele Burns, director, classification compensation for human resources: SPHR and SHRM-SCP
• J'onnelle Colbert-Diaz, assistant director and grievance officer for OEOC: HRCI-PHR and SHRM-CP
• Eva Cordero, office manager for human resources: SHRM-SCP
• Michele Crippen, HR manager for IT Services: SHRM-CP
• Glennia Hunt, human resources manager for the College of Education and Health Professions: SHRM-CP
• Bridgette Johnson, assistant payroll director for human resources: APA-CPP
• Jamie Loftin, assistant vice provost for Global Campus: SHRM-SCP
• Lisa Milam, director for recruitment and workforce management for human resources: SHRM-SCP
• Debbie McLoud, associate vice chancellor for human resources: HRCI-SPHR and SHRM-SCP
• Sue Rody, HR partner for human resources: SHRM-CP
• Elecia Smith, assistant dean of human resources for diversity and faculty services: SHRM-CP and HRCI-PHR
• Carol Waddle, associate director of the Criminal Justice Institute: HRCI- PHR
• Toya Williams, associate director and compliance officer for OEOC: SHRM-CP
• Tonya Zarlingo, HR partner for human resources: SHRM-CP