HR Director/HRBP

Human Resources Director/HRBPLocation: Germantown MD-onsiteThe 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 performanceSupport scaling efforts while maintaining company cultureDesign and implement competitive compensation frameworks for engineering and corporate rolesBenchmark salaries against DMV tech + defense marketBase salary structures and levelingBonus programs (performance-based, company-based, milestone-driven)Incentive plans aligned with revenue, contracts, or product deliveryPartner with finance on budgeting and compensation planning cyclesEnsure internal equity and external competitivenessBuild and roll out a formal performance review processDrive a high-performance culture while maintaining engagementEvaluate and implement HR systems (HRIS, ATS, performance tools)Create scalable policies and documentationPartner with hiring managers to build structured hiring processesImprove candidate experience and reduce time-to-hireDevelop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical roles (DSP, RF, embedded)Develop retention strategies for key technical talentLead initiatives around culture, communication, and employee experienceManage employee relations issues with a balanced, business-oriented approachEnsure compliance and risk managementMaintain employee records, policies, and audit readinessQualifications:U.S. Citizenship requiredBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related fieldMinimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a strategic HRBP or leadership roleExperience with Tech, engineering, or GovCon environmentsProven ability to partner with senior leadershipExperience supporting employees in a federal government contracting environmentFamiliarity with federal HR compliance requirements, including I-9, EEO, and related regulationsUnderstanding of government contracting requirements and the ability to support employees in navigating related policies and proceduresExperience working in a cleared facility or supporting cleared personnelProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including creating reports and presentationsStrong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlinesStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a teamMaxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer