Sr. Manager, People & Culture (Ballwin)

Job Title : Sr. Manager People & Culture

Company : Security Equipment Supply, Inc. (SES)

Location : Earth City, MO

Job Type : Full-Time | Exempt | Hybrid Work Model

About Security Equipment Supply (SES)

Security Equipment Supply (SES) is an independent, privately held distributor of low-voltage electronics. Since 1982, we've grown to 16 locations across 13 states, delivering trusted solutions in access control, fire and life safety, surveillance, home entertainment, and more.

Were in a transformative phasemodernizing operations, investing in technology, and enhancing customer and employee experiences. SES is committed to growing talent from within and creating meaningful career paths across the organization. Most roles provide some flexibility, offering consistency in your work, while still driving impact.

At SES, we dont just work here we care for what weve built and the people we work with.

Live the SES Way : Family Respect Celebration Excellence Integrity

Work the SES Way : Curiosity Fun-Loving Spirit Commitment to Growth

Position Overview

Were looking for a Senior Manager, People & Culture who thrives on ownership, urgency, and engagement. This is not a visionary rolewe dont need someone to dream up ideas well never use. We need someone who gets it, executes, and performs with confidence and attention to detail, while keeping business goals and people needs in balance.

As a key member of our Extended Leadership Team, youll drive our people strategy execution with support from Senior / Executive Leadership, lead people operations, and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and growth. Youll be trusted to make decisions, handle risk and sensitive matters with confidence, and step into tough conversations when neededall while building trust and connection across the organization.

What Youll Do

• Lead and execute People & Culture strategies aligned with company goals.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, development, and performance management.
• Build and promote programs that drive engagement, compensation, and recognition.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders while protecting the business and advocating for employees.
• Ensure compliance, manage risk, and standardize HR processes with scalability in mind.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a small HR team and external partners.

What Were Looking For

How We Measure Success

Why Join SES?

Youll have autonomy to run People & Culture your waywithin a framework of business goals, compliance, and accountability. Youll be part of a leadership team that values results, expects precision, and respects those who can deliver with confidence and urgency.

Work Environment and Physical Demands