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Fellow Member F.I.H.R.M.(HK)

To become a Fellow Member F.I.H.R.M.(HK), one has to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Has been a Professional Member of HKIHRM for a continuous period of at least 5 years; AND

  • Has at least 15 years of HR work experience, having demonstrably worked at a strategic level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application. A panel meeting is required for relevant assessment; AND

  • Has been endorsed by one Fellow Member of HKIHRM; AND

  • Has been contributed# to HKIHRM or the HR profession 

#Contribution: e.g. mentoring, teaching, providing advice or etc

Professional Member M.I.H.R.M.(HK)

To become a Professional Member M.I.H.R.M.(HK), the applicant shall:         

 

  • Has held a university degree (any discipline); AND

  • Has been endorsed by one Fellow or Professional Member of HKIHRM; AND

  • Has been involved* or contributed# to HKIHRM or the HR profession; AND

 

Route A:

  • Has at least 8 years of HR work experience, including having demonstrably worked at a professional/managerial level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

OR

Route B:

  • Has completed trainings organised by HKIHRM (including at least one Certificate course or two Executive Certificate courses); AND

  • Has at least 5 years of HR work experience, including having demonstrably worked at a professional/managerial level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

Associate Member

To become an Associate Member, one has to fulfil the following requirements: 

  1. Has completed an HR programme (bachelor’s degree or above) fully endorsed by HKIHRM; or

  2. Has acquired an HR qualification (higher education level) partially endorsed by HKIHRM and Associate Member Assessment.

                                                                     

                                                                                                                  [More about Associate Member Assessment]

​*Holders of other HR qualification(s) may also apply for the membership but will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Student Member

To become a Student Member, one has to fulfil the following requirements:

▪ Studying a full time HKIHRM recognised course / an HR programme fully endorsed by HKIHRM

 

Full time students from other HR programmes may also apply for the membership but will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Corporate Member

Organisations that would like to gain instant access to HR resources, including receiving the latest information and up-to-date market data, and be able to enjoy member rates when delegating colleagues to participate in HKIHRM activities. 

Affiliate Member
Fellow Member F.I.H.R.M.(HK)

To become a Fellow Member F.I.H.R.M.(HK), one has to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Has been a Professional Member of HKIHRM for a continuous period of at least 5 years; AND

  • Has at least 15 years of HR work experience, having demonstrably worked at a strategic level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application. A panel meeting is required for relevant assessment; AND

  • Has been endorsed by one Fellow Member of HKIHRM; AND

  • Has been contributed# to HKIHRM or the HR profession 

#Contribution: e.g. mentoring, teaching, providing advice or etc

Professional Member M.I.H.R.M.(HK)

To become a Professional Member M.I.H.R.M.(HK), the applicant shall:         

 

  • Has held a university degree (any discipline); AND

  • Has been endorsed by one Fellow or Professional Member of HKIHRM; AND

  • Has been involved* or contributed# to HKIHRM or the HR profession; AND

 

Route A:

  • Has at least 8 years of HR work experience, including having demonstrably worked at a professional/managerial level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

OR

Route B:

  • Has completed trainings organised by HKIHRM (including at least one Certificate course or two Executive Certificate courses); AND

  • Has at least 5 years of HR work experience, including having demonstrably worked at a professional/managerial level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

Associate Member

To become an Associate Member, one has to fulfil the following requirements: 

  1. Has completed an HR programme (bachelor’s degree or above) fully endorsed by HKIHRM; or

  2. Has acquired an HR qualification (higher education level) partially endorsed by HKIHRM and Associate Member Assessment.

                                                                     

                                                                                                                  [More about Associate Member Assessment]

​*Holders of other HR qualification(s) may also apply for the membership but will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Student Member

To become a Student Member, one has to fulfil the following requirements:

▪ Studying a full time HKIHRM recognised course / an HR programme fully endorsed by HKIHRM

 

Full time students from other HR programmes may also apply for the membership but will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Corporate Member

Organisations that would like to gain instant access to HR resources, including receiving the latest information and up-to-date market data, and be able to enjoy member rates when delegating colleagues to participate in HKIHRM activities. 

Affiliate Member
Fellow Member F.I.H.R.M.(HK)

To become a Fellow Member F.I.H.R.M.(HK), one has to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Has been a Professional Member of HKIHRM for a continuous period of at least 5 years; AND

  • Has at least 15 years of HR work experience, having demonstrably worked at a strategic level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application. A panel meeting is required for relevant assessment; AND

  • Has been endorsed by one Fellow Member of HKIHRM; AND

  • Has been contributed# to HKIHRM or the HR profession 

#Contribution: e.g. mentoring, teaching, providing advice or etc

Professional Member M.I.H.R.M.(HK)

To become a Professional Member M.I.H.R.M.(HK), the applicant shall:         

 

  • Has held a university degree (any discipline); AND

  • Has been endorsed by one Fellow or Professional Member of HKIHRM; AND

  • Has been involved* or contributed# to HKIHRM or the HR profession; AND

 

Route A:

  • Has at least 8 years of HR work experience, including having demonstrably worked at a professional/managerial level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

OR

Route B:

  • Has completed trainings organised by HKIHRM (including at least one Certificate course or two Executive Certificate courses); AND

  • Has at least 5 years of HR work experience, including having demonstrably worked at a professional/managerial level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

Associate Member

To become an Associate Member, one has to fulfil the following requirements: 

  1. Has completed an HR programme (bachelor’s degree or above) fully endorsed by HKIHRM; or

  2. Has acquired an HR qualification (higher education level) partially endorsed by HKIHRM and Associate Member Assessment.

                                                                     

                                                                                                                  [More about Associate Member Assessment]

​*Holders of other HR qualification(s) may also apply for the membership but will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Student Member

To become a Student Member, one has to fulfil the following requirements:

▪ Studying a full time HKIHRM recognised course / an HR programme fully endorsed by HKIHRM

 

Full time students from other HR programmes may also apply for the membership but will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Corporate Member
Affiliate Member

To become a Fellow Member F.I.H.R.M.(HK), one has to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Has been a Professional Member of HKIHRM for a continuous period of at least 5 years; AND

  • Has at least 15 years of HR work experience, having demonstrably worked at a strategic level during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application. A panel meeting is required for relevant assessment; AND

  • Has been endorsed by one Fellow Member of HKIHRM; AND

  • Has been contributed# to HKIHRM or the HR profession 

#Contribution: e.g. mentoring, teaching, providing advice or etc

Associate Member
Student Member
Corporate Member
Our 5,200 members are predominantly individual members, of whom over 530 are corporate members.
Professional-route-based Membership
Fellow Member F.I.H.R.M.(HK)

Requirements:

  • Having been a Professional Member of HKIHRM for a continuous period of at least 5 years; 

  • At least 15 years of HR work experience and having worked in a strategic role during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application; 

  • An evaluation mechanism approved is required for relevant assessment;

  • Endorsement by one Fellow Member of HKIHRM; and

  • With contributions to:

            (i) the applicant's own organisation with significant HR impact; and

            (ii) HR Community; and

            (iii) the community at large as an HR professional.

Professional Member M.I.H.R.M.(HK)

Requirements:         

  • Holding a degree (in any discipline);

  • Endorsement by a Fellow or Professional Member of HKIHRM;

  • With involvement or contributions* to HKIHRM or the HR profession; and

  • An evaluation mechanism is required for assessment.

Route A:

  • At least 8 years of HR work experience and holding a professional or managerial position during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

OR

Route B:

  • Having completed relevant training programmes organised by HKIHRM (including at least 30 hours or above Certificate course or Executive Certificate courses); and

  • At least 5 years of HR work experience and holding a professional or managerial position during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

*Involvement or contributions: Having participated in HR-related programmes, courses or seminars organised by HKIHRM or other organisations; OR mentoring, teaching, providing professional advice to HKIHRM or the HR profession.​(For sample reference, please click HERE).

Associate Member

Requirements:       

Route A:

  • Having completed an HR degree or above fully endorsed by HKIHRM; or

  • Having completed an HR qualification partially endorsed by HKIHRM and passed an Associate Membership Assessment [More about Associate Membership Assessment];

OR

Route B:

  • Having completed a Non-HR degree or above; and

  • Having at least 1 year of HR work experience* verified by the applicant’s employer;

OR

Route C:

  • Having completed a Non-HR sub-degree; and

  • Having at least 2 years of HR work experience* verified by the applicant’s employer

 

*Please click HERE for the Employment Verification form.

Student Member

Requirements:

Route A:

  • A full-time student studying HR and related disciplines (e.g. BBA, Management, Psychology) which includes HR curriculum*
    *HR curriculum including but not limited to Reward Management, Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Sourcing & Staffing, Learning & Development, Business Knowledge for HR;

OR

Route B (Affiliate Student Member):

  • A full-time student studying non-HR disciplines; and

  • A statement of the reason to join the membership

Service-based Membership
Corporate Member

Corporate membership is open to organisations wishing to gain instant access to HR resources including the latest information about the profession and market news. Staff of corporate members attending HKIHRM activities will be entitled to member rates.  (Exclusive Benefits for Corporate Members)

Affiliate Member

There is no specific qualification or work experience requirement for this membership category, but it can lead you to a promising career in the HR profession.

Membership Categories
Fellow
Professiona
Associate
Student
Corporate
Affiliate

Fee

Professional Member
M.I.H.R.M.(HK)

Application and Entrance Fee (One-off)

HK$650​

​Annual Membership Fee

(1 April to 31 March)

HK$650

 

Total Fee

HK$1,300

Associate
Member
Student Member

Application and Entrance Fee (One-off)

Waived

​Annual Membership Fee

(1 April to 31 March)

HK$200

 

Total Fee

HK$200

Affiliate 
Member

Application and Entrance Fee (One-off)

HK$750

​Annual Membership Fee

(1 April to 31 March)

HK$750

 

Total Fee

HK$1,500

Remarks:  

  1. Membership fee is charged on an annual basis for members joining between 1 April and 30 September. Membership fee is charged on a half-year basis for members joining between 1 October and 31 March of the next year.

  2. Entrance and annual subscription fees are subject to review by the Institute without prior notice.

  3. For renewal of your membership, annual membership fee is payable by March each year (and subject to meeting mandatory CPD requirement for Professional-route-based Membership).

  4. Those aged 60 or above AND on permanent retirement may apply for entering their names into the Retirement Register to enjoy a steep discount on the membership fee.

  5. Members can apply for membership reinstatement after their membership has been suspended since the introduction of new membership scheme on 1 April 2010 by:

       -  paying a reinstatement fee (all the outstanding annual membership fee since his / her suspension); and 

       -  providing CPD records for the year(s) showing you have met the CPD requirement since you have ceased to be a member              (if applicable)  

   6. HKIHRM shall has absolute discretion in respect of each application to decide conclusively whether he / she has fulfilled the

       conditions applicable to his / her case or not. The decision of the HKIHRM is final and shall not be subject to any appeal. 

       Membership fee is non-cancellable and non-refundable.

Fee

Application and Entrance Fee (One-off)

HK$950

​Annual Membership Fee

(1 April to 31 March)

HK$950

 

Total Fee

HK$1,900

Fellow Member 
F.I.H.R.M.(HK)

Application and Entrance Fee (One-off)

HK$1,500

​Annual Membership Fee

(1 April to 31 March)

HK$1,500

 

Total Fee

HK$3,000

Corporate Member

Application and Entrance Fee (One-off)

HK$4,000

​Annual Membership Fee

(1 April to 31 March)

HK$4,300

 

Total Fee

HK$8,300

Associate Member
Applicaton Form

Application Form

Application Form for Job Creation Scheme 2.0 Applicants 
​Click HERE

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