HR Director/HRBP

Maxtena Inc•Germantown, MD

52d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

U.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

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