Human Resources Representative

Location: East Chicago, IN

About the role

The Human Resources Representative supports salaried and union employees on full-cycle recruiting, benefits administration, and employee and labor relations issues at our Indiana Harbor operation. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment supporting a broad range of human resource activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer internal and external recruiting and hiring programs for salaried and bargaining unit workforce in assigned plant departments.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of various training programs.
• Maintain employee demographics, headcount, attrition, organizational charts, and critical vacancy lists.
• Assist in administering employee benefits including short-term/long-term disability, restricted work analyses as per the ADA, and FMLA.
• Administer and interpret the collective bargaining agreement in consultation with the Labor Relations department.
• Assist management in implementing company policies and procedures, investigate potential violations, and offer recommendations for resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise management on actions to be taken.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of human resources and/or labor relations work experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management systems.
• 2 years of working knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce, Workday, or comparable Human Resources Management system.
• Organized, detail-oriented, results-driven, with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously following initial direction and instruction.
• Self-starter displaying motivation, initiative, innovation, and enthusiasm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of Human Resources experience in a large, manufacturing, unionized environment.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America, vertically integrated from mined raw materials to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing.