Tech HR Specialist - On-Site Germantown

Maxtena, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Maxtena, Inc. is seeking a dependable Human Resources Specialist to support recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and performance management in a fast-paced, technical environment.

This on-site, full-time role will collaborate with management to ensure confidential and accurate HR processes. The successful candidate will handle payroll coordination, policy communications, and HR compliance while engaging with employees across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in human resources or a similar employee-support role.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job postings, résumé screening, interviews, reference checks, and candidate communications.
• Manage the employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, orientation, system access coordination, and exit procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, personnel files, organizational charts, and HR documentation.
• Assist employees with questions related to company policies, benefits, time off, payroll, and general HR procedures.
• Support benefits enrollment, employee status changes, leave administration, and coordination with external providers.
• Assist management with performance reviews, employee development plans, disciplinary documentation, and employee relations matters.
• Prepare employment letters, offer letters, employee announcements, reports, and other HR communications.
• Track required training, certifications, policy acknowledgments, and employee documentation.
• Support payroll by reviewing employee information, timekeeping records, deductions, and employment changes.
• Help develop, update, and communicate employee policies, procedures, and handbook content.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, company events, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Maintain awareness of applicable employment requirements and support consistent company practices.
• Assist with HR reporting, workforce planning, and other projects as assigned.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee records

Benefits administration

HR compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Applicant tracking system (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maxtena, Inc. is seeking a dependable Human Resources Specialist to support recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and performance management in a fast-paced, technical environment.

This on-site, full-time role will collaborate with management to ensure confidential and accurate HR processes. The successful candidate will handle payroll coordination, policy communications, and HR compliance while engaging with employees across the organization.