Director - Human Resources

About Canyon Creek Behavioral Health

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, part of Universal Health Services, is a 102-bed psychiatric hospital in Temple, Texas, dedicated to treating adolescents, adults, and seniors facing behavioral health challenges including psychiatric disorders, chemical dependency, anxiety, and depression. The facility offers both inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs designed to provide compassionate treatment to the Central Texas community.

Role Overview

The Human Resources Director will lead the overall HR functions for the facility, delivering comprehensive support including recruitment for vacancies, conducting employee orientations, maintaining personnel files, managing benefits enrollment, guiding supervisors on employee performance management, handling unemployment compensation matters, and coordinating employee events and training sessions. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline.
• Preferred professional certification: SPHR or PHR.
• At least 5 years of experience in human resources, with a minimum of 2 years within a healthcare environment.
• Prior supervisory or director-level HR experience needed.
• Familiarity with HR Joint Commission Standards and Survey processes is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Proficient in multiple HR systems such as applicant tracking, HRIS, learning management, payroll systems; specifically experienced with iCIMS, Workday, KRONOS, ADP.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to generate HR reports.
• Understanding of federal and state employment legislation related to HR.

Additional Skills

• HR certification (HRCI or SHRM) recommended.
• Experience managing wage/salary programs, employee benefits, workers compensation, recruitment and retention strategies, staff development, and employee relations.
• Leadership capabilities combined with strong organizational, supervisory, and administrative skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.

Benefits

• Challenging and fulfilling professional environment.
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match and stock purchase options.
• Student loan refinancing program through SoFi.
• Extensive career advancement possibilities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance coverage available.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a leading national provider of hospital and healthcare services with revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. Recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and listed among America's Largest Public Companies by Forbes, UHS operates over 300 subsidiary facilities including behavioral health centers and acute care hospitals across 40 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the UK, employing approximately 101,500 staff. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.