Sr. Manager, People & Culture

Security Equipment Supply Inc • Earth City, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, People & Culture who thrives on ownership, urgency, and engagement. This is not a visionary role—we don’t need someone to dream up ideas we’ll 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, you’ll drive our people strategy execution with support from Senior / Executive Leadership, lead people operations, and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and growth. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, handle risk and sensitive matters with confidence, and step into tough conversations when needed—all while building trust and connection across the organization.

Requirements

• 7–10 years progressive HR/People leadership experience.
• Confident, self-assertive decision-maker who owns outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail—someone who doesn’t miss things.
• High sense of urgency with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Persuasive and collaborative—able to influence while supporting.
• Comfortable handling tough conversations with fairness and respect.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Profit sharing & retirement: SEP IRA contributions and annual profit-sharing bonuses
• Health benefits: affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Career growth: ongoing development, advancement opportunities, and a promote- from-within culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees