Strategic HR Manager - Behavioral Health

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support HR functions across a behavioral health hospital.

The role focuses on employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance and workforce development to ensure regulatory alignment and quality staffing. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 3 years of HR experience (5 years in healthcare preferred), and professional HR certifications such as PHR/SPHR/GPHR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• 3 years HR experience required, 5 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of Federal and State employment laws.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support to HR functions including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance and workforce development.
• Ensure HR activities comply with state and federal laws, licensing and accreditation bodies, and facility contracts.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Human Resource Manager

The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery. The Groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is open as of September 2026.Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral healthcare focused on individual needs and comfort.

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Managerto join our team. This position provides professional level support to key human resource functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and workforce development. Ensures HR activities are in compliance with State and Federal laws, licensing and accreditation bodies, and facility contracts.

This opportunity offers the following:

• 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!
• Tuition Assistance

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• 3 years HR experience required, and 5 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and an understanding of Federal and State employment laws and regulations related to HR.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards preferred.

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