International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM)

What International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) does

The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) is a 501(c)(3)-adjacent nonprofit professional association founded in 1980 and headquartered in Sacramento, California. It serves the global community of HR technology practitioners — HRIS administrators, HCM specialists, HRIT managers, and related roles — through the HRIP (Human Resource Information Professional) certification, the Workforce Solutions Review quarterly journal, monthly Practitioner Webinars and Convos, an Emerging Tech Connect forum, the A.X.I.S. 18-month Mentoring Program, a Career Center job board, and over 30 Special Interest Groups.

The HRIP certification — a 90-question, two-hour examination across five knowledge domains (Technology Strategy & Solutions Assessment; HR Technology & Business Processes; Systems Selection, Implementation & Upgrades; HR Systems Operation & Management; Learning & Development Systems) — is administered globally through Meazure Learning's test center network and live online proctoring, with credential holders required to earn 120 Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs) over a three-year cycle. IHRIM operates as a vendor-neutral, member-led organization governed by an elected Board of Directors and a standing Council on HRIP Content and Examination, with an approved learning partner ecosystem (ADP, SHRM, HRCI, OHUG, Sapient Insights, and others) that extends its reach.

IHRIM's revenue is generated across multiple small-dollar streams: individual, international, organization, academic, and affiliate membership dues (international dues as low as $12/year based on per capita income); HRIP application ($75), exam ($400 member / $445 non-member), and full-bundle ($1,320) fees; course fees (HRIP Exam Review Course, HRT-101/201/301A series, A.X.I.S. mentoring at $1,800–$3,200); recertification fees ($150 member / $200 non-member); advertising and sponsorship via IHRIMedia and Workforce Solutions Review; and tax-deductible donations routed through the IHRIM Educational Foundation (a 501(c)(3) charity). Distribution is direct-to-member via ihrim.org supplemented by the global Meazure Learning test center network and the approved learning partner channel.

Name

International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM)

Legal name

International Association for Human Resource Information Management

Website

https://ihrim.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), founded in 1980 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, is a global nonprofit professional association that certifies HR technology practitioners through the HRIP credential and serves them via the Workforce Solutions Review journal, monthly webinars, the A.X.I.S. mentoring program, and 30+ Special Interest Groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Technology Professional Certification & Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

Keywords

• HR technology certification
• Professional association
• HRIS education
• HR professional development
• Workforce technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for HR professionals providing access to webinars, convos, the membership directory, SIGs, publications, Career Center, and discounts on certification and courses.
2. HRIP Certification Fees: Revenue from the $75 application fee, $400 exam fee (members) or $445 exam-only (non-members), exam bundles, and the $1,320 full bundle package, plus $85-$105 practice exams and $150-$200 recertification renewal fees.
3. Education and Course Fees: Fees for the HRIP Exam Review Course (live and pre-recorded), HRT course series (HRT-101, HRT-201, HRT-301A), and the A.X.I.S. Mentoring Program at multiple price tiers ($1,800-$3,200).
4. International Membership Dues: Dues tailored to per capita income of members' country of residence, with fees as low as $12/year for international members, ensuring global accessibility.
5. Affiliate Membership: $250 per person per year for vendors, product developers, system integrators, and consultants, including cost-effective visibility, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities across IHRIMedia publications and events.
6. Organization Membership: Group membership for three or more HR technology stakeholders from the same organization, with discounted individual pricing, customizable training, webinars, and certification programs.
7. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from sponsorships and advertising across IHRIMedia publications, Workforce Solutions Review, partner events, and programs. Affiliate members receive discounted advertising and sponsorship rates.
8. IHRIM Educational Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from sponsors and donors supporting annual operations, course creation, named awards, and planned giving through the IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IHRIM is a global professional association offering the HRIP (Human Resource Information Professional) certification and supporting educational programs for HR technology professionals. It provides membership tiers, a structured recertification framework, an A.X.I.S. Mentoring Program, the Workforce Solutions Review quarterly journal, webinars, courses, a Career Center, and over 30 Special Interest Groups, all vendor-neutral and focused on the intersection of HR and technology.

Product overview

IHRIM operates as a professional association offering a certification-focused ecosystem centered on the HRIP (Human Resource Information Professional) Certification as its primary credential. The core offering includes the HRIP examination and the supporting HRIP Exam Review Course and Study Guide. The portfolio extends through educational programs (Practitioner Webinars, Emerging Tech Connect, CONVOs, and structured courses including HRT-101, HRT-201, and HRT-301A), the A.X.I.S. Mentoring Program for accelerated career development, and the Workforce Solutions Review as the official quarterly journal. Member services include a Career Center job board, Membership Directory, Glossary, and over 30 Special Interest Groups. All offerings are vendor-neutral and focused on the intersection of HR and technology, positioning IHRIM as the primary global community for HR technology professionals since 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IHRIMedia: Multimedia platform including podcasts, vlogs, webinars, and publications for HR technology professionals
• Workforce Solutions Review (WSR)
• HRIP Certification
• A.X.I.S. Mentoring Program
• IHRIM Educational Foundation

Products and services

• HRIP Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• IHRIM members receive 7 RCHs per year (21 per 3-year term) for membership alone toward HRIP recertification
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sapient Insights GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Sapient Insights Group, the leading voice in independent HR technology research and advisory services, deepened its strategic collaboration with IHRIM in June 2025. The enhanced alliance brings together two longstanding champions to empower a new generation of HR leaders through joint research, advisory services, and expanded professional development opportunities.
• The Influence Board (TIB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Influence Board is an online platform enabling IHRIM members to restore time to their calendars and reduce unsolicited sales pitches. Members complete a profile offering up to one hour for exploratory discussions with vendors, who make donations to IHRIM. This partnership provides a unique benefit to IHRIM members while generating visibility and support.
• Consortium DeHRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium DeHR is a strategic partner of IHRIM, with shared leadership involvement. Dennis Hill, Ph.D., HRIP serves as Board Chair/President/CEO of IHRIM and Cofounder of Consortium DeHR. Nov Omana, HRIP serves as CTO of IHRIM and TRC for Consortium DeHR, indicating a deep strategic alignment between the organizations.
• Meazure LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeazure Learning administers and proctors the HRIP certification examination at its global network of professional testing centers and via live remote online proctoring. Candidates schedule exams through Meazure Learning's scheduling system, maintaining secure, standardized examination conditions worldwide.
• IHRIM Educational FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IHRIM Educational Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charity established to support IHRIM's mission of global educational and professional standards. It accepts tax-deductible contributions for annual operations, course creation, named awards, planned giving, honoraria, memorials, and endowments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WorldatWork: Professional association focused on total rewards, compensation, and benefits with the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential. Comparable to IHRIM as a specialized HR sub-discipline association with certification, education, and member community offerings.
• HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute): Certification-focused body offering the PHR, SPHR, and GPHR credentials for HR professionals. Directly comparable to IHRIM as a competing HR certification organization, with mutual recognition via Approved Learning Partner status.
• ATD (Association for Talent Development): Professional association for talent development and learning professionals offering the CPLP credential. Comparable to IHRIM as another specialized HR-adjacent association with certification, chapters, publications, and a member-driven education model, including the L&D knowledge domain IHRIM covers.
• OHUG (Oracle HCM Users Group): Independent user community for Oracle HCM, ERP, and EPM customers providing education and networking. Comparable to IHRIM as an HR technology-focused community, and an Approved Learning Partner whose Oracle HCM content qualifies for HRIP recertification credits.

Regional players

• CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development): The UK's professional body for HR and people development with Chartered membership and learning programs. Comparable to IHRIM as a credentialed HR association, but primarily UK/Europe-focused rather than serving the global market IHRIM targets.

Broad incumbents

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): The largest global HR professional association with hundreds of thousands of members offering SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications. Comparable to IHRIM because both serve HR professionals with certification, education, and community, though SHRM is much broader (general HR) while IHRIM specializes in HR technology.
• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): Professional association offering CBAP and other business analysis certifications with chapters, certification, and member community. Comparable to IHRIM as a professional credentialing body with similar membership, certification, and continuing-education revenue models, though business analysis rather than HR.

Emerging players

• Sapient Insights Group: Independent HR technology research and advisory firm known for the annual Sapient Insights HR Systems Survey. Comparable to IHRIM as a vendor-neutral HR technology resource and a deepening strategic partner for joint research and advisory services.
• Hacking HR: Global HR innovation community and content platform serving HR professionals and tech leaders. Comparable to IHRIM as an HR technology-focused community providing RCH-eligible content via an Approved Learning Partner relationship.

Others

• HR Open Standards Consortium: Nonprofit industry consortium developing interoperability standards for HR technology. Comparable to IHRIM as a vendor-neutral HR technology organization, though focused on technical standards rather than professional certification and education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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