HR Generalist - TEMP
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UHS
Washington, DC, US
Summary
The HR Generalist will provide day-to-day support for employee relations, performance management, and leave administration within a medical practice. They will also assist with HR systems, process improvement initiatives, and new employee orientation.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Temporary HR Generalist Onsite (Assignment Up to 12 Weeks)
Capital Medical Group
About Us
Capital Medical Group, a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, is seeking an experienced Temporary Human Resources Generalist to support the Human Resources Department for an assignment of up to 10 weeks. This role provides essential day-to-day HR support to a large, multi-specialty medical practice serving patients across the Washington, DC area and the DMV.
At Capital Medical Group, our mission is to provide personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families. As the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the region, we support more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites throughout the DMV.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is ready to make an immediate impact as part of a collaborative, service-oriented team.
Position Summary
The Temporary Human Resources Generalist will provide a broad range of HR support across multiple functions, including employee relations, performance management, HR systems administration, employee engagement, new employee orientation, reporting, leave administration, ADA support, and responses to employee inquiries. This role also supports the HR Manager with market standardization and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, flexible, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly. This position requires a strong commitment to service excellence, professionalism, confidentiality, and results.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day HR support to CMG HR Operations and CMG service line leaders.
- Support performance management, employee engagement, new employee orientation, reporting, and HR systems administration.
- Administer leave of absence processes, including FMLA, ADA, return-to-work, and other leave-related matters.
- Offer guidance on policy interpretation, investigations, and dispute resolution procedures.
- Complete Personnel Action Forms and Lawson record updates to support smooth employee lifecycle transactions.
- Assist with process improvement, standardization, and HR project implementation in alignment with operational goals.
- Respond to employee questions and provide timely, professional HR support.
- Perform data entry, data analysis, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution required.
- 3-5 years previous experience in HR Generalist role.
Professional Knowledge:
- Strong oral and written communication skills; solid HR generalist skills, including experience in recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and employment law.
- Strong prioritization, problem solving, organizational skills, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Must possess thorough knowledge of the HR standards and guidelines for (not an all-inclusive list) Joint Commission, Wage & Hour, ADA, FMLA, Employment Laws, Civil Rights, and HR policies and procedures and handbook.
- High level of proficiency with HRIS (preferably Lawson), Performance Management and Applicant Tracking systems required.
- Computer proficiency with MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint to include email, spreadsheets, database entry, and use of various of office equipment- PC, copier, printer, scanner.
- Interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative environment. Able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Strong customer relations/customer complaint resolution skills required. Must maintain high level of confidentiality.
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.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.
Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.
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Founded
1917
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Aiken, South Carolina
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.
Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.
Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message.
Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
Founded
1917
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Aiken, South Carolina