Contact Us
General HR Inquires
- Phone: 540-831-5008
- Fax: 540-831-6278
- Email: hr@radford.edu
Benefits Inquires
- Main Phone: 540-831-5583
- Fax: 540-831-6278
- Email: benefits@radford.edu

Mailing Address:
Radford University
P.O. Box 6889
Radford, VA 24142
Office Location:
Tyler Place (2nd Floor)
314B Tyler Avenue
Radford, VA 24141
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00pm
(Lobby Closes 12pm-1pm)
Contact us to schedule an appointment
Directions to Our Office
In the building commonly referred to as Tyler Place, Human Resources is located at 314B Tyler Avenue on the 2nd floor.
If you are coming from an on-campus location, our building can be found directly across the street from Norwood and Walker Halls. Head through the breezeway then enter the only double glass doors on your left and take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.
Coming from I-81 off exit 109, keep straight on Tyler Avenue. At the stoplight as you arrive at Radford University, use the middle lane and continue straight down Tyler Avenue until you get to the Clement Street intersection, then use the left turning lane to turn onto Clement Street. From there make an immediate right into the first parking lot. As you enter the lot, there are reserved HR visitor parking spots. Once parked, head through the breezeway then enter the only double glass doors on your right and take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.
Coming from Downtown or exit 105, keep straight on Main Street until you arrive at Radford University. At the stoplight for the Tyler Avenue intersection, use the right lane, and head up Tyler Avenue until you get to the Clement Street intersection, then turn right onto Clement Street. From there make an immediate right into the first parking lot. As you enter the lot, there are reserved HR visitor parking spots. Once parked, head through the breezeway then enter the only double glass doors on your right and take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.
Meet the HR Team
Name | Title |
Assistant Director, Human Resources Operations | |
Ethan Jones | Human Resources Coordinator |
Jenene Lewis | Employee Relations Manager |
Lisa Lorton | Employment Manager |
Angela Poston | Human Resources Specialist |
Interim Assistant Vice President for Human Resources | |
Jackie Taylor | Benefits Manager |
Melissa Watkins | Human Resources Specialist |
Lauren Willis | Training, Development & Compliance Manager |

Primary Contact For HR Service
Service/Topic | Primary Contact |
ADA Accommodations |
Jenene Lewis |
Disability (Short & Long Term) | Jackie Taylor |
Disciplinary Action |
Jenene Lewis |
Discrimination and Harassment |
Office of Diversity and Equity |
Employee Tuition Waiver | Ethan Jones |
Employment Verification | HR (employment only) | Payroll (for income) |
Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) | Ethan Jones |
Grievances |
Jenene Lewis |
HR Systems | Carmella Carter |
Insurance (Health & Life) | Jackie Taylor |
Leave |
Benefits |
New Hire Orientation |
Carmella Carter | Ethan Jones |
Onboarding |
Lisa Lorton | Ethan Jones |
Paystubs or W-2s |
Payroll |
Performance Management |
Jenene Lewis |
Retirement Planning | Jackie Taylor |
Training | VLC |
Lauren Willis | Ethan Jones |
Workers' Compensation |
Ethan Jones |
Primary HR Contact By Division & Employee Classification
Division | Full-Time | Part-Time & Student |
Academic Affairs | Lisa Lorton | Melissa Watkins |
Athletics | Lisa Lorton | Melissa Watkins |
Central Administration | Lisa Lorton |
Angela Poston |
Enrollment Management | Lisa Lorton |
Angela Poston |
Finance & Administration | Information Technology | Lisa Lorton | Angela Poston |
Student Affairs | Lisa Lorton | Angela Poston |
University Advancement | University Relations | Lisa Lorton | Melissa Watkins |