Administrative Assistant

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Cincinnati, OH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Provide advanced administrative and operational support to Strategic Comp leaders and teams: coordinate meetings, onboarding, system access, equipment logistics, maintain org charts and distribution lists, respond to internal inquiries, support internal communications, and drive process improvements. Expected on-site four days weekly.
Summary Generated by Built In

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Who We Are  

Strategic Comp is a leading provider of workers' compensation insurance for large employers committed to protecting their workforce. As part of Great American Insurance Group, we combine the strength and stability of a trusted organization with more than 150 years of history with the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business.  

Through our specialized insurance expertise and field-based service model, we build lasting partnerships and deliver exceptional results for our customers. Our culture is built on collaboration, excellence, and a shared commitment to serving our customers and one another.  

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant serves as a key member of Strategic Comp's Internal Operations team, supporting employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and day-to-day business operations. This role coordinates onboarding activities, employee communications, organizational reporting, and internal events while providing administrative support to employees and leaders across the organization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, customer-focused, and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, identify opportunities to enhance processes, and contribute to a positive employee experience.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in-office days are Monday–Thursday. Friday is an optional remote workday, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees, including orientation scheduling, first-day logistics, stakeholder communication, and ongoing enhancement of the onboarding experience.

  • Generate weekly employee change reports and prepare organizational communications regarding new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and other workforce updates.

  • Maintain and regularly update organizational charts, reporting structures, distribution lists, and departmental information.

  • Coordinate employee engagement and recognition initiatives, including employee spotlight features, service anniversaries, birthdays, recognition programs, and other internal communications activities.

  • Provide administrative support to Strategic Comp leaders and functional departments.

  • Coordinate meetings, interviews, and business events, including scheduling, logistics, communications, and materials preparation.

  • Assist in planning and executing regional meetings and other company events, including venue selection, travel arrangements, catering, and event logistics.

  • Manage and support shared mailboxes, distribution groups, and related access requests.

  • Serve as a backup resource for operational support activities, including equipment, vendor, and vehicle-related coordination.

  • Respond to employee and internal business partner inquiries in a professional, timely, and customer-focused manner.

  • Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and departmental efforts designed to enhance organizational effectiveness and the employee experience.

  • Analyze existing administrative and operational workflows and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.

  • Three to five years of administrative, operations, employee support, human resources, or related business experience, including coordination of onboarding activities, events, employee communications, or business processes.

  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships and interact effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new systems and technologies.

  • Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes, challenge the status quo, and improve the employee experience.

Business Unit:

Strategic Comp

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

 

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

 

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's degree
  • Minimum of six years of administrative, operational support, or related business experience
  • Experience supporting multiple leaders, departments, or business functions
  • Experience coordinating meetings, events, onboarding activities, or administrative workflows
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing excellent service
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize various business systems and workflow tools
  • Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to be on-site four days per week (core Tue-Thu plus one additional day)

Great American Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great American Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Great American Insurance Group.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are positioned as generous from the first year. These time‑off provisions are seen as core strengths of the total package.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by HSA and FSA programs. Wellness resources such as EAP access, fitness facilities or reimbursements, and instructor‑led classes broaden the offering.
  • Retirement Support Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a competitive company match and potential discretionary retirement contributions support long‑term savings. An employee stock purchase option and various discounts further reinforce financial benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Cincinnati, OH
4,738 Employees

What We Do

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. We have more than 30 specialty property and casualty insurance businesses, and in 2021, approximately 50% of our gross written premium in our property and casualty operations was generated by business units with a Top 10 market ranking. Great American Insurance Company has received an "A"​ (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 110 years (most recent rating evaluation of "A+"​ (Superior) affirmed December 3, 2021). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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