Administrative Operations Manager

Join Vylor
- Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science- combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Operations Managerto join our company at our Johnston, Iowa headquarters.

As an Administrative Operations Manager , you will use your experience and skills to perform complex administrative duties with minimal supervisionandprovideoversight and guidance toan administrative team.

We offer a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where organization, resourcefulness, collaboration, and flexibility are of the utmost importance.

Responsibilities –

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for detailed and proactive support of the VP of Biotechnology – maintain calendar to ensure they are fully prepared for all meetings, events, and travel. Manage and process expense reports, budgets, and invoices.
• Supervise and lead the work ofa team of administrative employees within the department.
• Provide functional support to the Biotech Leadership Team and assist with planning and execution of department level projects, events, and meetings.
• Serve as a key contact for Human Resources processes, which include position management, new hire orientation, document verification, payroll, and/or time entry, working with Administrative Coordinators across the department to execute these activities.
• Compose and proofread correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, documents, etc.
• Establish andmaintainappropriate reports, files, and other related document management, activities as needed.
• Coordinate departmental and leadership meetings, as well as organize, take minutes, and distribute information from meetings.
• Responsible for employment processes, such as coordinating the hiring process for new or replacement positions.
• Accountable for the overall design of department administrative support work streams and work processes.
• Responsible forprovidingcareer development guidance, coaching, and addressing performance issues within the administrative team.
• Expected to delegateaccurateinformation to support staff andassistwhen necessary.
• Actively lead, participate,orassistwith company functions, committees, and teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements – What You Need:

• You have a high school diploma.
• Youpossessa minimum of four (4) years of administrative or related experience, such as project or program management, event planning, or similar work experience.
• You have a strong ethical mindset and alwaysmaintainconfidentiality and discretion.
• You are comfortable with technology andpossessan excellent computing aptitude including the use of Artificial Intelligence tools, Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other office productivity tools, and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required.
• You have strong interpersonal skills that allow you to work independently, professionally, and collaboratively across the organization.
• You are exceptionally well-organized and able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines with composure. You excel at effectively managing your time and resources to achieve consistent results.
• You have high attention to detail and can multitask with precision.
• Youpossessexcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• You can research, problem solve and make recommendations for solutions toissues.
• You can plan, coordinate, delegate, and leverage a team to execute on large-scale projects.

Preferences – It Would Be Great If You Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communication, HR, Accounting, or related field.
• Previousexperienceutilizing Workday, Concur, SAP, or other related programs.
• Experience in team leadership, project management and event planning.

Work Authorization & Relocation:

• No Visa Sponsorship offered or available for this position.
• No…