HR Director/HRBP

Maxtena Inc; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxtena Inc. in Germantown, MD, is seeking a Human Resources Director/HRBP to serve as a strategic partner to leadership, building scalable HR infrastructure to support growth, talent acquisition, and organizational effectiveness.

This role blends hands-on execution with strategy across compensation, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement, including compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience with 3+ years in strategic HRBP or leadership roles.
• Experience with tech, engineering, or GovCon environments.
• Experience supporting employees in federal government contracting environments.
• Familiarity with federal HR compliance including I-9 and EEO.
• Understanding of government contracting requirements and related policies.
• Experience in a cleared facility or supporting cleared personnel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business goals.
• Translate business needs into workforce planning (headcount, org design).
• Act as a trusted advisor on organizational structure and leadership effectiveness.
• Support scaling while maintaining company culture.
• Design and implement competitive compensation frameworks for engineering and corporate roles.
• Benchmark salaries against DMV tech and defense markets.
• Lead base salary structures and leveling.
• Oversee bonus programs and incentive plans tied to performance and milestones.
• Partner with finance on budgeting and compensation planning cycles.
• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Build and roll out formal performance review processes.
• Maintain compliance, risk management, and audit readiness.
• Develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Improve candidate experience and reduce time-to-hire.

Skills

Strategic HRBP leadership

Executive partnership

Strong communication

Federal govCon experience

Policy compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, psychology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Director/HRBP

Location: Germantown MD-onsite

Job Summary: The HR Director / HRBP will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, responsible for building and scaling HR infrastructure that supports business growth, technical talent acquisition, and organizational effectiveness. This role combines hands-on execution with high-level strategy across compensation, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business goals (growth, contracts, product development)
• Translate business needs into workforce planning (headcount, skills, org design)
• Act as a trusted advisor on organizational structure, leadership effectiveness, and team performance
• Support scaling efforts while maintaining company culture
• Design and implement competitive compensation frameworks for engineering and corporate roles
• Benchmark salaries against DMV tech + defense market
• Base salary structures and leveling
• Bonus programs (performance-based, company-based, milestone-driven)
• Incentive plans aligned with revenue, contracts, or product delivery
• Partner with finance on budgeting and compensation planning cycles
• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
• Build and roll out a formal performance review process
• Drive a high-performance culture while maintaining engagement
• Evaluate and implement HR systems (HRIS, ATS, performance tools)
• Create scalable policies and documentation
• Partner with hiring managers to build structured hiring processes
• Improve candidate experience and reduce time-to-hire
• Develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical roles (DSP, RF, embedded)
• Develop retention strategies for key technical talent
• Lead initiatives around culture, communication, and employee experience
• Manage employee relations issues with a balanced, business-oriented approach
• Ensure compliance and risk management
• Maintain employee records, policies, and audit readiness

Qualifications:

• S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a strategic HRBP or leadership role
• Experience with Tech, engineering, or GovCon environments
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership
• Experience supporting employees in a federal government contracting environment
• Familiarity with federal HR compliance requirements, including I-9, EEO, and related regulations
• Understanding of government contracting requirements and the ability to support employees in navigating related policies and procedures
• Experience working in a cleared facility or supporting cleared personnel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including creating reports and presentations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer