River Run Bancorp is pleased to announce the promotion of Candela Borracci to Vice President, Senior HR Business Partner, based in the organization’s Newburyport office. In this expanded role, Borracci will serve as a strategic HR leader across River Run Bancorp and its affiliated banks — Newburyport Bank, Pentucket Bank, and Rollstone Bank & Trust — supporting leaders and employees throughout the organization.
“Candela has consistently demonstrated the strategic thinking, collaborative approach, and people-first values that define great HR leadership,” said Jamie Gabriel, EVP, Chief Admin Officer & Chief Human Resources Officer. “This promotion reflects the confidence we have in her ability to shape our culture and mentor our teams as River Run Bancorp continues to grow.”
Borracci will lead Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations while partnering closely with leadership on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. She will oversee the full-cycle recruiting process, manage employer branding and recruitment analytics, and serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters. Additionally, she will support the performance review cycle, coach leaders on talent development, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment law.
“HR is fundamentally about people: helping them grow, supporting them through challenges, and building the kind of workplace where they can do their best work,” said Candela Borracci. “I look forward to continuing that work across our organization and contributing to a culture that reflects the values River Run and its banks stand for.”
Borracci holds a degree in Technical and Scientific Translation from Instituto Superior CEM English in Argentina and has earned the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional) designation. She resides in Dover, NH.
About River Run Bancorp
River Run Bancorp, MHC is redefining the future of community banking by preserving the mutual banking model while empowering its affiliated banks to maintain their independent brands and deep local commitments. Established in 2023, and with collective assets of $3.6 Billion, River Run provides strategic support and shared resources to Newburyport Bank, Pentucket Bank, and Rollstone Bank & Trust, ensuring continued service excellence to their customers and communities, paired with strength, stability, and a personal touch. Alongside River Run Services, LLC, we are dedicated to sustaining community banking for generations to come.