What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Human Resources position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
WHO WE ARE:
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health(a Universal Health Services facility) is a facility serving the behavioral health needs of adolescents and adults in Temple, Texas and all surrounding areas of Central Texas. Our behavioral health center provides treatment options for individuals struggling with psychiatric health, chemical dependency and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.
For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/
POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
The Human Resources Director is responsible for providing overall human resources generalist support for the facility, which includes recruiting for vacant positions, facilitating general employee orientations, maintaining all personnel records and files, facilitating employee benefits enrollment, providing guidance and support to supervisors with respect to employee performance management; responding to unemployment compensation correspondence, and organizing all employee activities and in-services. The Human Resources Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer. This position is not a remote position.
BENEFIT AND REWARDS HIGHLIGHTS
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications
Education:Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources or related field. Current SPHR/PHR certification is highly preferred.
Experience:A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Human Resources. A minimum of two years' experience working in Human Resources within a healthcare setting highly preferred. Must have previous Supervisory or Director-Level experience.
Additional Requirements:Prefer candidates with good understanding of HR related Joint Commission Standards and be familiar with the Joint Commission Survey process. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Technically proficient in HR Systems (applicant tracking, HRIS, learning management systems, payroll systems, etc.). Working knowledge of iCIMS, Workday, KRONOS, ADP, payroll processing systems. Strong computer knowledge, in Word and Excel, and ability to prepare HR reports.
Additional Skills:
- HR Certification (through HRCI or SHRM) preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and an understanding of Federal and State employment laws and regulations related to HR.
- Working knowledge of administering wage/salary programs, benefits, workers compensation, recruiting/retention plans, training/staff development, and employee relations.
- Requires leadership, organizational, supervisory and administrative capabilities
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of various software, internet-based HR systems and email.
- Ability to work in a high volume/ high stress environment.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.