Welcome to the Prescott Area Human Resources Association (PAHRA).

History

Local Human Resources professionals from some of the larger employers in the Prescott area began meeting as an informal group in 1986. This group was known as the Prescott Personnel Group and continued to meet until 1990. They disbanded for a few years; then in 1994, expanded the membership and became known as the Prescott Area Human Resources Association (PAHRA).

In September 2002, the group became the sixth chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) in Arizona (AZSHRM). This affiliation brings a more global perspective to Human Resources issues and provides members with additional resources.

Current membership represents Human Resources practitioners from major businesses and small organizations across Yavapai County. Members are professionals from diverse industries including government, higher education, health care, service, distribution, and manufacturing. It is anticipated that membership will continue to grow along with the ever-changing Quad-City community.