MMHR’s mission is to empower HR professionals through high-quality programming, resource sharing, and peer-to-peer engagement, while advancing innovative, equitable, and ethical human resources practices. The association is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and actively promotes diverse perspectives across its programming, committees, and leadership. Guided by its bylaws, which establish the structure and responsibilities that support transparent and effective governance, MMHR ensures that inclusive participation strengthens decision-making and contributes to healthier, more effective municipal workplaces.

To meet the growing and changing needs of HR professionals statewide, MMHR is advancing several new initiatives focused on member engagement, professional growth, and expanded collaboration:

• Pathways Program: A structured professional development framework supporting growth in five core HR practice areas: Talent Strategy and Workforce Planning; Technology, Data and Innovation; Employee Wellness and Mental Health; Employee Relations and Culture; and Employee Benefits. Members can pursue a Pathway Distinction by engaging in programming aligned with a specific area of expertise.

• Enhanced Member Outreach: Efforts designed to grow membership, strengthen participation, and ensure accessible opportunities for learning and networking.

• Regional Groups and Meetings: New regional structures that foster local collaboration and help members build stronger peer networks closer to home.

• Improved Information Flow: Strengthened communication channels and expanded resource sharing, including updates on key actions and discussions from monthly Board meetings to promote transparency.

• Expanded Committee Opportunities: Additional ways for members to contribute, share expertise, and help shape the future direction of the association.

Building on its strong history and collaborative foundation, MMHR continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s municipal workforce. Through education, engagement, and shared expertise, the association supports HR professionals in creating responsive, equitable, and thriving municipal workplaces across Massachusetts.

Get Involved
MMHR thrives when members bring their ideas, expertise, and energy to our community. We encourage all members to get more involved — whether by serving on a committee, presenting at an event, or helping advance one of our new initiatives. Your participation not only strengthens our collective work, but also helps shape the future of municipal HR across the Commonwealth.

If you’re interested in lending your voice, exploring participation opportunities, or sharing a project or practice from your community, we welcome your engagement. Contact Member Program Coordinator Martin Davis at [email protected].

MMHR Commitment to Equity (adopted by the membership June 17, 2021)
As human resources professionals, it is our responsibility to ensure discrimination does not occur in the workplace, to call it out when we see it, and to do what is right, even when no one is looking. The MMHR is committed to supporting a diverse, inclusive community that welcomes the membership, active involvement and different perspectives that individuals bring, which include, but are not limited to:

• Age
• Culture
• Ethnicity
• Gender
• Gender identity or gender expression
• National origin
• Physical ability
• Race
• Religion
• Sexual orientation
• Socio-economic status
• Veteran status

We will demonstrate our commitment by providing time and space for ongoing dialogue, ensuring that any partnerships that we engage in mirror our values, and providing advocacy and support for all.

MMHR DEI Resource Folder (password protected)
For issues with accessing the folder, please contact MMA Member Services Coordinator Martin Davis at [email protected].

The Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources association is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management to offer Professional Development Credits for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (certified professional or senior certified professional).