St. Louis: About Our Affiliate
In St. Louis, the National Human Resources Association affiliate, NHRA-St. Louis, was formerly known as the Gateway Human Resources Association. We are a dedicated group of professionals from the St. Louis metropolitan region, which encompasses East Central Missouri and Southern Illinois.
NHRA-St. Louis has a proud, 50-year history of providing education, enlightenment, professional support and networking for HR professionals from across the St. Louis region. Our membership crosses all business categories, from service to health care, financial, education, manufacturing, government and non-profits. We are an inclusive organization and welcome potential new members to contact us directly.
Monthly Luncheon Meetings
When - Usually the 4th Thursday of the month from September - May, registration begins at 11:30am, meeting begins at 12:00pm and concludes by 1:30pm.
Where - The Lodge Des Peres located at: 1050 Des Peres Road near the corner of I-270 and Manchester Road. Phone 314-835-6150, www.thelodgedesperes.com
NHRA-St. Louis is an HRCI Approved Provider
We are very pleased to be an HRCI Approved Provider. Any program approved for credit will bear the approval symbol and the number of credit hours.

SPHR/PHR Certification Study Group
To assist you in your preparation for the PHR or SPHR exam, we have another benefit for our members; the NHRA PHR/SPHR Study Group. This is a structured support system and educational setting for those members who are interested in pursuing PHR and SPHR certification. We will be ready for the Winter 2011 test window which runs Dec. 1, 2011 through Jan. 31, 2012.
The study group is a Fall session consisting of twelve 2-1/2 hour sessions that include structured reviews of the study materials, online unit review tests and insights from subject matter experts on each content area.
Below are the dates and location for the next PHR/SPHR study group...
September 8th, 2011 - December 1st, 2011 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving) 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Where we will meet: American Red Cross -National Testing Laboratory, 4050 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108
What we will do: Each 2-1/2 hour session will include a structured review of the materials, review of unit tests and insights from a subject matter expert.
Cost: The cost to participate in the study sessions is Free to NHRA-St. Louis members, $250 for non-members. All participants must purchase the study materials. Study Group members received a reduced cost for the study materials. Materials include study guides, practice online and hard copy unit exams, online comprehensive practice exam, flash cards and, preparing for the exam online blog.
If you would like more information relative to the study group, please contact: Kalyn Brantley-McNeal - SPHR, brantleymk@usa.redcross.org, (314) 658-5876.
Our Meeting Location
The Lodge Des Peres is located at 1050 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, near the corner of I-270 and Manchester Road.
Going West on Manchester Road, exit at Des Peres Road, turn right at the stop light and the Lodge will be on your left.
Going East on Manchester Road, exit at Des Peres Road, turn right at the stop light and the Lodge will be on your left.
Going North on I-270, exit at Manchester Road and go West on Manchester Road. Exit at Des Peres Road, turn right at the stop light and the Lodge will be on your left.
Going South on I-270, exit at Manchester Road and go West on Manchester Road. Exit at Des Peres Road, turn right at the stop light and the Lodge will be on your left.
There will be either purple or red flags at the entrance and NHRA signs pointing the way. Contact The Lodge Des Peres at 314-835-6150 or consult Bing/Google Maps for further directions.