Chief Human Resources Officer

In advance of an upcoming planned retirement, S&W has been retained by Salem Five to partner in the search and selection process for the Bank's next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).Salem Five is a full-service financial services company offering commercial and consumer banking, wealth management and trust services, commercial and personal insurance, and mortgage banking. Founded in 1855 as a savings bank for the city of Salem, MA, the organization has grown into a sophisticated and diversified financial services provider, one of the largest independent banks in Massachusetts. Today, the Bank operates more than 30 retail branches, 10 insurance locations and 4 mortgage offices across the region, and employs nearly 700 people. The future is bright. Salem Five is well positioned to continue expanding its market share by building on its proven combination of experienced personnel, high-touch personal service, and strategic innovation.The next Chief Human Resources Officer will play a critical role in the next phase of the Bank's evolution, as a strategist, an operational leader, and a consummate thinking partner and confidante to the executive team. The CHRO will develop and execute the human capital strategy, align people operations with business goals, and skillfully manage risk and compliance requirements, leading a growing team of 13, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, and Learning and Development. Following the planned succession timeline, the CHRO will report directly to the President and CEO as a member of the executive management team.We are seeking a seasoned and sophisticated Human Resources Executive with a proven track record guiding ambitious, rapidly growing, highly regulated, and operationally complex institutions.For a confidential conversation, please contact Carll Wilkinson, President & CEO, or Julia Crouter, Consultant, Financial Services Practice.

Created: 2026-05-09