Sr Human Resources Business Partner

At Lendistry, we’re more than just a fintech company—we’re a mission-driven team changing the game for small business owners and the communities they serve. As a national employer and proud recipient of 2025's Best Places to Work in Fintech, we believe in creating opportunity, driving equity, and delivering impact where it matters most. We’re looking for strategic thinkers and passionate doers—people who show up every day ready to make a real difference.

If you’re driven by purpose and thrive in a culture of innovation and service, Lendistry might just be the place for you.

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a strategic and hands-on partner to business leaders, helping translate business priorities into practical people strategies. Reporting to the SVP of Human Resources, this role is ideal for a strong mid‑career HR professional (4–5 years of HRBP experience) who is ready to operate with increased autonomy, influence leaders, and drive execution across core HR disciplines.

You will play a key role in supporting organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, and change initiatives, while partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence.

We’re proud to be the nation’s largest minority-led, tech-savvy lender for small businesses and commercial real estate. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE), our mission is all about creating economic opportunities and fueling growth for small business owners and their communities.

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Partner with leaders to implement HR programs and policies aligned to business goals, including performance management, talent planning, employee relations, and workforce development.
• Diagnose people and organizational needs and recommend practical, data‑informed solutions.
• Support execution of HR initiatives across assigned client groups, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Serve as a thought partner to leaders while maintaining a strong execution mindset.

Talent & Performance Management

• Support performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, feedback cycles, and development planning.
• Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and support learning and development initiatives.
• Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and internal talent movement.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in partnership with HR and business leaders.
• Partner with Sales leadership on talent and performance topics tied to commission-based roles, including understanding how incentive plans influence performance, behavior, and retention.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations matters, including coaching, corrective action, and performance concerns.
• Conduct employee investigations and prepare findings and recommendations in partnership with senior HR leadership.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, feedback mechanisms, and exit interviews to drive continuous improvement.

Change Management & Organizational Support

• Support change initiatives related to growth, restructuring, or evolving business needs.
• Help leaders and employees navigate change through clear communication, coaching, and structured HR support.
• Contribute to organizational development efforts that strengthen leadership capability and team effectiveness.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Utilize HR data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare dashboards, insights, and recommendations to support informed decision‑making.
• Track key people metrics such as turnover, engagement, and performance outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 4–5 years of progressive HR experience, with direct experience in an HR Business Partner or generalist role.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations processes.
• Experience supporting Sales or Revenue teams, including hands-on exposure to sales commission and incentive…