S&W has been retained by Norway Savings Bank to manage the search and selection process for the Bank’s next VP, Human Resources Manager.
Established in 1866, Norway Savings Bank (“NSB”) is a well-respected, $2 billion, state-chartered mutual bank with deep roots in the communities it serves. With over 300 full-time employees and 25 branch locations throughout Maine and New Hampshire, NSB is the 8th largest bank headquartered in Maine. The Bank maintains a robust financial position with over 13% Tier 1 capital and a $1.4 billion loan portfolio. NSB delivers a comprehensive suite of consumer and business banking services, including deposit and lending solutions, and offers investment management and trust services through its Asset Management Group. With modern digital banking tools, NSB combines the convenience of anytime, anywhere banking with the local decision making and personalized services which define a true community bank.
The Vice President, Human Resources, serves as a hands-on leader responsible for managing and developing the HR team while overseeing all core HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compensation, compliance, and UKG system administration. This role provides strategic and operational guidance to managers across the organization, leading investigations, performance management processes, and complex employee matters with professionalism and sound judgment. As the bank’s HR subject matter expert, the VP, Human Resources ensures adherence to employment laws, strengthens HR practices, and proactively mitigates risk. This leader fosters strong relationships, advances employee engagement, and helps shape the future structure of the HR function while supporting a mission-driven, high-achievement culture focused on service, community, and employee development.