Human Resources Representative

Cleveland-Cliffs; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in East Chicago, Indiana, is seeking a Human Resources Representative to support salaried and union employees across recruiting, benefits, and employee relations at Indiana Harbor.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of navigating fast-paced plant operations while ensuring compliance with EEO, ADA, FLSA and FMLA. This role offers growth within a leading manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• Minimum 2 years HR and/or labor relations experience.
• Knowledge of EEO, ADA, FLSA, and FMLA.
• Proficient with MS Office and HRMS (Dayforce/Workday).
• Strong communication and autonomous work style.

Responsibilities

• Administer recruiting for salaried and bargaining unit workforce.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding.
• Collaborate in development and delivery of training programs.
• Maintain employee demographics, headcount, attrition charts.
• Assist in administering benefits and ADA/FMLA analyses.
• Interpret the collective bargaining agreement with Labor Relations.
• Assist management in policy implementation and investigations.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise on actions.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP/PHR certification

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: East Chicago, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an opening for a Human Resources Representative at our Indiana Harbor operation in East Chicago, Indiana. The Human Resources Representative is responsible for supporting salaried and union employees on full-cycle recruiting, benefits administration, and employee and labor relations issues. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment supporting a broad range of human resource activities within the operations.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Administer the internal and external recruiting and hiring programs for the salaried and bargaining unit workforce in assigned plant departments.
• Coordinate new hire orientation/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, and restricted work analyses as per the ADA, and the FMLA.
• Administer and interpret the collective bargaining agreement in consultation with the Labor Relations department.
• Assist management in the implementation of company policies and procedures, investigate potential violations, and offer recommendations in the resolution of these matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise management on actions to be taken.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field with a 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, including but not limited to EEO, ADA, FLSA, and FMLA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management systems.
• 2 years working knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce, Workday, or comparable Human Resources Management system.
• Organized, detail-oriented, result-driven, excellent communicator, and willing to work autonomously, following initial direction and instruction.
• Self-starter who displays motivation, initiative, innovation, and enthusiasm.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer 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. 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. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.