Senior People Business Partner

About the Team

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a distributed team across the United States, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. Since 2012, we have unlocked over $4.8 billion in capital for more than 92,000 small businesses, helping them thrive by simplifying financing requirements and delivering approvals within hours. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, we are dedicated to empowering our team and customers through a culture of high performance and exceptional service.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior People Business Partner to provide strategic human resources support to our Go-To-Market (GTM) and Underwriting functions. In this role, you will own "raising the bar" by aligning People initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational success. You will partner with senior leadership to design and execute talent strategies that excite top talent, oversee development and retention for high-volume workforces, and guide teams through organizational changes. As a trusted advisor, you will address employee relations issues and foster a high-performance culture where direct communication and continuous improvement are the norm.

Our Culture & Values

Forward is a remote-first company that prioritizes workplace flexibility, focusing on impact rather than location. We believe in financial opportunity for underserved small businesses and value a culture where caring is cool and helping is the norm. Our core values guide our daily interactions:

• Drive the Mission: We say "yes" when others say "no."
• Keep It Real: We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity.
• Act With Kindness: We do the right thing and create an environment where caring is cool.
• Shoot for Extraordinary: We are inspired by innovative thinking and never settle for yesterday's best.

Beyond work, we find virtual and in-person ways to celebrate team wins and get to know our colleagues. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible time-off, paid parental leave, and professional development budgets, ensuring our team feels valued and supported.

Equal Opportunity

Forward Financing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive culture built on a foundation of high performance. By embracing the varied perspectives of our people, we reduce biases and ensure the right people are in the right jobs to contribute to our mission. We create a supportive environment where people feel valued, accepted, and empowered to thrive regardless of their background.