Human Resources

The Human Resources Department invites job applicants to visit our office at 520 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Virginia 23666 to receive information concerning employment opportunities. You may view current vacancies by visiting the Job Openings section.  Applicants may download an application and mail, fax or deliver in person to the Human Resources Department.  Below are Human Resources Department contacts:

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Dr. Dedra R. Jordan,
IPMA-CP
Phone: 757-766-1100 ext. 309
Fax: 757-865-8329
dedra.jordan@nhrec.org
  • Policy development & interpretation
  • Overall strategic development of department
  • Employee relations & communication
  • Develops and oversees recruitment program
  • EEOC complaints
  • Sexual harassment claims
  • Grievance & probation
  • Termination & dismissal
BENEFITS/PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Carol Porter
Phone: 757-766-1100
ext. 358
Fax: 757-766-8732
carol.porter@nhrec.org
  • Employee Benefits (open enrollment, new hire orientation, employee changes)
  • Processes all FMLA and disability requests
  • Maintains medical, dental and disability data on all benefits eligible employees
  • Maintains up-to-date data base on all employees
  • Processes all employee retirements
  • Contact for licensure and tracking of advance certifications
  • Processes monthly payroll for all employees
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION/HUMAN RESOURCES SECRETARY





  • Administers the Workers' Compensation and Claims Management programs for all employees
  • Accepts and processes applications for all positions
  • Provides human resources general information
  • Job postings for all positions
  • Employment verifications
  • Criminal background checks and fingerprinting

Mission Statement

New Horizons Regional Education Centers (NHREC) Human Resources Department is committed to providing quality services in a professional, caring and consistent manner. In providing these services, we are dedicated to clear communication, progressive thinking, and resourceful solutions toward meeting NHREC goals and objectives. The HRD will create an Environment for People to Excel.

In Human Resources, we reach for the STARS ...

Support. We contribute to departmental goal achievement by providing and/or interpreting policies, procedures and practices.

Train. We train and educate to increase the skills, knowledge and abilities of a diverse employee population.

Advocate. We ensure the fair and consistent treatment of all employees.

Recognize and reward. We believe in acknowledging excellence on a daily basis.

Service. We provide for the employee’s individual needs through:

  • Compensation
  • Benefits
  • Employee Relations
  • Recruitment and Retention, and
  • Legal Compliance

MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS:

Vision Statement:  => We Put People First

Values Statements:  => We believe people want to do the right thing.
             
                                      => We choose to be leaders in our field.

New Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, natural origin or handicaps.