To promote excellence in Public Sector human resources management in the State of Arkansas by providing a forum for persons engaged in public human resources to discuss their current issues and to provide a medium for mutual self-improvement. Encouraging active cooperation and exchange of information among members and providing information and guidance to persons new to the profession.

Hosting, Sponsoring and conducting conferences, seminars, meetings and workshops to foster professional development of HR issues. Providing a voice for Arkansas public sector management and HR professionals in the development of state and national policy affecting HR and employee/labor relations. Arkansas Public Employers Human Resources Association (APEHRA) in connection with Public Sector Human Resources Association (PSHRA) - National invite you to become a part of this organization.