Business Partners
SHRM STL is pleased to have and many Partners. We are grateful that these businesses have partnered with us. Not only do they provide financial support for our chapter, but more importantly, each one also provides dedicated volunteers for our organization. Since we are a volunteer-driven networking group, these connections are key to our success.
We hope you will take the time to learn a little more about them below.
Diamond Partner
Ogletree Deakins
At Ogletree Deakins, we represent employers of all sizes and across many industries and internationally, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our attorneys pledge to provide our clients with value, innovation, quality, collaboration, and effective communication. We believe our diverse group makes us better— as lawyers, and as people. Our lawyers are involved in numerous diverse bar associations and programs. Clients are constantly updated with newsletters and e-alerts on breaking developments. Client assessment surveys consistently assess and improve our performance. Alternative fee arrangements are routinely offered to interested clients and can be structured around each client's unique situation.
Emerald Partner
McMahon Berger, P.C.
McMahon Berger is an AV® rated, St. Louis-based labor and employment law firm with over 70 years of service to employers throughout the United States. Our clients include public and private organizations in union and non-union environments. As one of the most experienced labor and employment law firms in the country, our lawyers fully understand the immense legal challenges facing today’s employers. At McMahon Berger, we partner with employers to minimize conflict through training, policies, and procedures. When disputes do arise, we move quickly to respond with investigations, negotiations, or litigation.
People Solutions Center
People Solutions Center is a human resources consulting firm. We aim to inspire and positively influence your greatest asset – your people! We have a strong track record of collaborating with companies to develop strategic solutions and achieve business goals. People Solutions Center takes the time to understand your business so we can offer uniquely customized programs. With over 25 years of human resources experience, our founder Katie Magoon has successfully changed the face of HR for a multitude of companies. Our team enjoys collaborating with HR Departments of One, Non-profit Organizations, and Small Businesses in a variety of industries.
Sapphire Partner
AAIM Employers' Association
AAIM Employers’ Association is a nonprofit organization serving 2,200+ corporate members across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, and beyond. Since 1898, AAIM has helped employers attract, develop, and retain talent through expert HR solutions. Members access leadership training, HR consulting, compliance support, compensation services, recruiting, background screening, and more. Our customizable, scalable solutions simplify HR operations, improve efficiency, and support organizational growth across industries.
Alltru Credit Union
Alltru Credit Union helps employers provide financial wellness benefits employees actually use. With 3 out of 4 employees saying financial stress distracts them at work, Alltru tackles this with salary advance loans, HSAs, checking and savings accounts, and practical financial education.
For HR professionals, partnering with Alltru strengthens benefit packages, reduces employee financial stress, and improves engagement and retention. Easy to implement and fully supported, Alltru is a trusted resource that helps employees achieve financial stability while boosting productivity and the value of your workplace benefits.
Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health is dedicated to delivering affordable, accessible, and personalized healthcare solutions for today’s workforce. Through our innovative use of the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), we help business owners offer flexible, cost-effective health benefits tailored to each employee’s needs. Grounded in our core values of putting members first, Ambetter empowers organizations to attract and retain talent while simplifying benefits administration. Discover how partnering with Ambetter can support your HR strategy with smarter, value-driven healthcare options.
Bonfyre
Bonfyre is the only "closed loop" employee engagement platform, helping customers like Duke Energy, Medtronic, and Covista drive engagement and retention at enterprise scale. Our platform brings together multiple engagement tools - Team Activities, Recognition, Rewards, Broadcasts, Surveys, Challenges, Nominations, and more - into the channels employees are already using everyday.
Caravus
At Caravus, we believe life is meant to be lived to the fullest and health is a key ingredient in a life well lived. Our mission is to simplify the complex choice of health coverage so that individuals and businesses can navigate their health plan in a way that they feel secure, comfortable, and free to focus on what matters to them. As an independent employee benefits firm, Caravus leverages industry-leading analytics, proven cost-cutting strategies and best in class technology to deliver smart, interconnected healthcare benefits to insure a healthier tomorrow.
CBIZ
CBIZ is a trusted professional services advisor to organizations nationwide. We combine deep industry insight, comprehensive capabilities, and innovative technology to deliver actionable solutions. From navigating today's challenges to uncovering tomorrow's opportunities, we help businesses turn complexity into clarity - and insight into impact. Our team delivers customized solutions to address all of your people challenges including Employee Benefits, Retirement & Investment Services, Human Capital Advisory, Compensation Consulting, and HR Technology (HRIS, payroll, time & labor). With national resources and local expertise, we provide practical, data-driven guidance tailored to the needs of your organization.
Employee & Family Resources - EFR
Employee & Family Resources (EFR) is a nonprofit, full-service Employee Assistance Program (EAP) serving organizations of all sizes nationwide. We partner with organizations and HR leaders to support employee well-being, strengthen retention, reduce healthcare costs, and improve productivity. Our comprehensive services include confidential mental health counseling, work-life resources, leadership consultation, unlimited critical incident response, and support for employees and their families. By addressing challenges before they impact performance, EFR empowers companies to build a healthier, more engaged workforce while fostering a positive workplace culture and achieving long-term organizational success.
HUB International
We advise businesses and individuals on how to reach their goals through a network of risk, insurance, employee benefits, retirement, and wealth management specialists.
Missouri Historical Society
The Missouri Historical Society operates the Missouri History Museum, Library & Research Center and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
Paychex
As a market leader in HR, payroll, and benefits, Paychex has been on a mission to help businesses succeed for over 50 years. Our unique combination of digital HR technology and advisory solutions meets the evolving needs of today’s employers, helping them attract and retain talent, offer affordable benefits, and gain access to capital. You can see the results in our growth as the digitally driven HR leader. Our solutions enable clients, their employees and administrators to be more productive, efficient, and engaged. Payroll/Benefits/PEO/HR/Risk/HRIS/Compliance
Paycor
Paycor is a leading human capital management (HCM) and payroll technology provider that helps organizations recruit, manage, pay and develop their people. Through a unified platform, Paycor delivers payroll, HR, talent acquisition, workforce management, benefits administration, learning, and analytics solutions. Paycor serves organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, retail, hospitality, nonprofit, education, financial services, and technology industries. By combining innovative technology with expert support, Paycor empowers business leaders to streamline operations, enhance compliance, improve employee engagement, and drive better business outcomes.
University of Missouri–St. Louis Advanced Workforce Center
The University of Missouri–St. Louis enhances employee performance and fosters career growth by providing high-quality and affordable workforce training opportunities—both credit and non-credit. UMSL’s unique partnership model merges employer educational benefits with tuition discounts to advance employee education objectives and foster professional growth. There is no cost to join the Partnership.
UMSL is ready to collaborate with your company’s human resources or training/development departments to establish a Memorandum of Understanding detailing a custom discount arrangement on select program offerings for your organization.
Contact Donnie Wieland, Director of Strategic Partnerships at [email protected] for more information
USI Insurance Services
USI is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm that provides employee benefits, risk management, and retirement solutions to organizations nationwide. We leverage industry expertise, innovative analytics, and local service to deliver tailored strategies that help clients protect their assets, manage costs, and enhance employee well-being.

