Office Assistant

Benchmark Human Services-OH•Lima, OH

43d•$18

About The Position

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are hiring immediately for an Office Assistant to split time between our Lima and St Marys offices! In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates 65 Years of Stories ! Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Benefits: Competitive wages based on experience/certifications Health, vision and dental insurance 401k plan with company match Tuition reimbursement Employee Referral pay Company paid Life insurance Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Mileage reimbursement Employee discounts with various vendors Various shifts and locations Advancement opportunities General Responsibilities: The Office Assistant is responsible for assisting to HR Generalist and assist Area director with employee relations, employee retention, compliance and understanding Paylocity reports.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Valid auto insurance and driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience in reception and/or office duties.
Willing to split locations between Lima and St Marys office.

Responsibilities

Assist HR Generalist with HR related responsibilities including data entry of Expirations, running Expiration reports, contacting employees to sign up for trainings and turn in required compliance documents, and communicating Expirations to leadership team via email on a weekly basis.
Coordinate and ensure high quality Individual Specific Competency-based Training for all new hires.
Develop system for mentoring and supporting for new hires during their first 6 months of employment.
Coordinate ongoing efforts that support, develop, and encourage staff in ways that create positive workplace environments and improve staff retention and development.
Monitor and coordinate staff compliance with Benchmark policies, expirations, required Paylocity trainings, and required annual trainings.
Work in cooperation with Program Coordinators to identify address performance roadblocks for SLS, TLs and DSPs.
Develop trainer level knowledge of Paylocity.
Maintain medication administration certification, CPR 1st Aid and Mandt Systems Training.
Share in teaching rotation for Day 3 Orientation.
Handles confidential information with discretion.
Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.
Report to work as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.