HR Generalist (Temp Assignment - up to 90 days)

Responsibilities

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: HR GENERALIST

TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT - NOT TO EXCEED 90 DAYS

The Human Resources Generalist primary responsibility will oversee our full-cycle recruiting.  The HR Generalist responsibilities include sourcing candidates through various channels, planning interview and selection procedures and hosting or participating in career events. To be successful in this role, you should be able to develop long-term recruiting strategies and nurture trusting relationships with potential hires.  In addition, the Human Resources Generalist will have additional responsibilities.  Responsibilities include: conducting New Hire Orientation sessions, preparing new hire/general employee training packets and maintaining them in good supply, back-up to processing personnel actions in HRIS system, maintaining all personnel records and files, maintaining clinical licensed and training documentation, assisting in organizing all employee activities and in-services, knowledge of state and federal employment laws, ability to interrupt policies, and other duties as assigned. 

Note:  This is a non-benefits eligible position.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. 

Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in Human Resources, preferably in a health care setting.  

Licensure/Certification:  HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional certification (SHRM-CP) highly preferred.  

Additional Requirements:   

• Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks  

• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods 

• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs), such as iCIMS 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations 

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.