Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist in West Chester, OH to support recruiting across the organization and partner with managers and HR. The role drives sourcing, interviewing coordination, onboarding support, and campus outreach to build strong pipelines for current and future roles.

You will use Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter, manage candidate experience, and collaborate on internship programs while traveling to events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1–2 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or HR experience.
• Experience with ATS or HR technology platforms.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and engage candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Coordinate interviews and assist with offers while delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines using recruiting tech including Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks and medical exams.
• Support administration and growth of internship and early careers programs.
• Partner on campus recruiting activities, career fairs, university outreach, and student engagement.
• Represent Cleveland-Cliffs at recruiting events and community programs.
• Travel periodically for recruiting events and campus activities.
• Support Talent Acquisition projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Candidate sourcing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Communications/Psychology/Marketing

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Location: West Chester, OH

Do you enjoy connecting great people with meaningful career opportunities? Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a motivated and organized Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team in West Chester, Ohio. In this role, you will support recruiting activities across the organization while partnering with hiring managers, HR teams, and business leaders to attract, hire, and onboard top talent.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and engage candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Coordinate interviews and assist with employment offers while delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs using recruiting technologies, including Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks and medical examinations.
• Support the administration and growth of Cleveland-Cliffs' internship and early careers programs.
• Partner with the Early Careers Manager on campus recruiting activities, career fairs, university outreach, and student engagement initiatives.
• Represent Cleveland-Cliffs at recruiting events, career fairs, and community outreach programs.
• Travel periodically for recruiting events and campus recruiting activities.
• Support Talent Acquisition projects, process improvement initiatives, and other department activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
• One to two years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or corporate HR experience.
• Experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or HR technology platforms.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in West Chester, Ohio.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat‑rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability. Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high‑performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work‑life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.