Associate Human Resources Representative

United Taconite LLC

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Indiana Harbor Until 10/5/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

Location: East Chicago, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an opening for an Associate 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.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management systems. 

  • 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

  • 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 committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.

About this role

Summary

Support recruiting, benefits, labor relations, and employee management activities.

Job title

Associate Human Resources Representative

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

steel

Location requirements

On-site in Indiana Harbor, Indiana, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Microsoft Officeorganizationcommunicationdatabase management

Preferred skills

SHRM - CP/PHR

Specializations

recruitingbenefits administrationemployee relationslabor relations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Indiana Harbor, East Chicago, IN 46312, USA

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