ERC Membership
ERC Membership is like having an HR expert on call. Fast answers, compensation data, and clear guidance so you won’t have to endlessly search or second-guess.
Silver
Best for organizations that need HR operations support, reliable pay data, and ongoing advisory support.
$1,350/year
$112/month, paid annually
Key Features
Gold Best Value!
Best for organizations that need real-time expert advice, in-depth pay data, and strategic HR consultation.
$2,750/year
$229/month, paid annually
Key Features
Platinum
Best for organizations that need comprehensive HR support, unlimited pay data, and savings on ERC’s services.
$6,995/year
$582/month, paid annually
Key Features
Bronze
Best for organizations that need to stay compliant, connected, and current through self-service tools, resources, and member savings.
$995/year
$82/month, paid annually
Key Features
2026 HR Impact Summit
An ERC Members-Only Conference
April 29th | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | At ERC
Your biggest HR challenges solved.
Attract and retain top talent with competitive pay and practices
Whether you’re actively recruiting and hiring or trying to stay competitive, having local salary and wage data is critical.
- Access to compensation reports
- Job description research
- HR Help Desk for compensation market data and workplace practices benchmarking
Live HR professional answering your trickiest HR questions
Compliance, compensation, employee relations — our HR Help Desk has seen and heard it all.
- Answers within one business day
- Certified, credentialed, and experienced HR advisors
- Local data and national resources
A network of HR pros and business leaders for knowledge sharing
Through our community and discussion platforms, you can connect with others tackling similar workplace challenges.
- Ask questions and receive answers from other members
- Network with other HR professionals in your area
- Virtual and in-person
Membership Tiers
We’ve built our membership tiers to match the level of support your organization needs, whether you’re looking for quick answers, deeper guidance, or both.
| Feature | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HR Advisory Support | ||||
| HR Help Desk Direct access to certified HR Advisors for employee relations, compliance, and everyday HR questions to keep operations running smoothly. | Unlimited phone & email | Unlimited phone & email | Unlimited email only |  |
| Compensation Advisory Session 30-minute virtual consultation with ERC’s certified compensation professional to discuss pay solutions specific to your organization’s needs. Learn More |  | | | |
| Employee Engagement Advisory Session 30-minute virtual consultation with ERC’s experts to get practical advice for your employee engagement challenges. Learn More | | | | |
| HR Mini-Assessment & Optional Consultation Get a snapshot of your HR function’s overall health and review the results virtually with ERC’s HR Advisors. Learn More | | | | |
| Employee Ethics & Whistleblower Hotline Services Save 10% on Red Flag Reporting’s secure, multilingual reporting platform to protect your employees and organization. Learn More | | | | |
Compensation Data & Insights | ||||
| Compensation Reports Access reliable local and national compensation data to assess and benchmark your pay. | Unlimited per year (5 reports per day) | 50 per year (5 reports per day) | 20 per year (5 reports per day) | |
| Local & National Surveys Get free benchmark data to stay competitive when you participate in our pay, benefits, or policy surveys. Discounted pricing available for non-participants. | | | | |
| Complimentary Surveys Receive two free survey reports each year. Participation not required. | | | | |
| Member Polls Monthly HR-trend polls to quickly compare your data with other regional empoyers. | | | | |
Rewards & Savings on ERC Services:Compensation Consulting, Engagement Surveys & Onsite Training | ||||
| Member Referral Program Receive a $50 gift card when your referral joins ERC as a new Member—our way of saying thank you. | | | | |
| Discount Pricing on Select Services* Get exclusive savings on ERC’s engagement surveys, compensation consulting, and onsite training. | 10% off | 5% off | | |
Learning & Networking | ||||
| Member-Exclusive Webinars Stay informed on HR and compliance topics through free webinars led by industry experts. | | | | |
| Peer Networking Monthly in-person or virtual roundtables to discuss timely HR trends and topics with your peers—eligible for SHRM and HRCI credits. | | | | |
| ERC Training & Events Receive member discounts on ERC’s public HR courses, supervisory and managerial training, and more. | | | | |
| HRCI Credits & Discounts Earn 3 annual recertification credits with your ERC membership and get exclusive HRCI course discounts to maintain your certification. | | | | |
| HR News & Insights Get alerts on critical compliance updates, emerging HR trends, and best practices to help you make informed decisions. | | | | |
HR Tools & Resources | ||||
| HR Resources Hub 24/7 access to online compliance tools, templates, and legal updates to stay current and compliant. | | | | |
| Employee Handbook Tool Easily maintain compliance with ready-to-use policy templates. | | | | |
*Some exclusions apply
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