Human Resources / Executive Assistant

Verder Scientific GmbH & Co. KG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/ Vision / Dental Insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Verder Scientific Inc. seeks a Human Resources / Executive Assistant (m/f/d) to support the President and staff in Newtown, PA. The role splits roughly 40% HR duties and 60% executive assistance, ensuring efficient operations and compliant processes.

You will manage onboarding, payroll liaison, recruitment coordination, and calendar/travel planning while maintaining discretion for sensitive information. A bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years HR, administrative support, or office management experience.
• Solid knowledge of HR practices, employment law, payroll processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day executive and administrative support to the President.
• Oversee calendar, travel, meeting prep, and confidential correspondence.
• Administer HR processes: onboarding, records, payroll, benefits, compliance.
• Coordinate recruitment activities from posting to interviews.
• Organize employee engagement, training, and performance reviews.
• Support internal meetings, events, and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company policies.

Skills

HR generalist

Payroll

Employment law

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Power BI

Google Workspace

Office Suite

Job description

Verder Scientific Inc. is the local branch of Verder Scientific, a leading high-tech company in the field of sample preparation and analysis. We are a dedicated and motivated team of 45 people, located in Newtown, PA, and represent the six brands of our group in the domestic market, providing laboratories with innovative, precise and efficient solutions: Retsch is our specialist in laboratory mills and sieving equipment. Microtrac develops leading solutions for particle characterization. Carbolite supplies high-performance laboratory ovens. Eltra enables precise elemental analysis. QATM takes care of metallographic sample preparation and hardness testing and ERWEKA is our producer of pharmaceutical testing devices. Verder Scientific operates 13 production sites and eleven sales companies worldwide and are part of the German-Dutch technology group Verder, a group of companies with over 2500 employees around the globe. We believe that our journey is far from complete. We're looking for innovators and critical thinkers who are eager to challenge the status quo, are willing to contribute new ideas and take over responsibility. If you are passionate about your work and are looking for a position where you can make a tangible impact, we want you on our team.

To ensure smooth daily operations and foster a high-performing, collaborative workplace, we are seeking a Human Resources / Executive Assistant (m/f/d). This vital position will support both our leadership and employees, playing a key role in driving our company’s ongoing success. The expected allocation of time between HR and executive assistant tasks will be around 40% / 60%.

Primary responsibilities as Human Resources / Executive Assistant:

• Deliver comprehensive day-to-day executive and administrative support to the President, ensuring effective leadership focus and streamlined operations.
• Oversee calendar and travel management, meeting preparation, confidential correspondence, and act as the first point of contact to create organizational efficiency.
• Administer HR processes including employee onboarding, records management, payroll, benefits liaison, and compliance to ensure a legally sound and supportive workplace.
• Facilitate recruitment activities, from job postings through interview coordination, which helps to attract and secure top talent for our organization.
• Organize and coordinate employee engagement, training initiatives, and performance reviews to promote a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Support internal meetings, company events, and special projects to foster collaboration, innovation, and a positive organizational culture.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety and company policies, contributing to a respectful and inclusive environment.

As Human Resources / Executive Assistant you're a perfect match, if...

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) forms your educational foundation.
• You bring 2–5 years of experience in HR, administrative support, or office management, ideally within a generalist role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR practices, employment law, payroll processes, and industry regulatory requirements is among your strengths.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Power BI, and office management tools supports your effectiveness.
• Organizational excellence and meticulous attention to detail characterize your multitasking and time management skills.
• You are an outstanding communicator, able to interact clearly and build relationships at all levels within the company.
• Colleagues describe you as highly professional, resourceful, and capable of safeguarding sensitive information with discretion.
• Adaptability, a solution-focused mindset, and a collaborative spirit define your approach to supporting evolving business needs.

What we offer:

• Salary and bonus incentives
• Life/Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Included – Paid by company for a single individual
• 401K enrollment offered after 3 months of employment with up to 4% company match
• 10 Vacation days (at starting – increased with time) in addition to 10 sick/personal days allotted

Verder Scientific Inc. - 11 Penns Trail - PA 18940 - Newtown, USA

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