Cleveland-Cliffs Hiring for Section Manager, Human Resources, Labor Relations Job at Riverdale, IL Full Time

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Section Manager in Human Resources/Labor Relations at our Riverdale facility in Riverdale, Illinois. A successful candidate for this position will serve as the primary HR/LR contact and will be responsible for all functional HR and LR outcomes. This position is also accountable for administering the Collective Bargaining Agreement and various HR/LR policies and procedures.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensure that human resource policies support the organization; establish, monitor, and control working rules and policies; counsel employees and supervisors regarding these policies.
• Direct and manage processes related to organizational development that address workforce planning, succession planning, workforce development, recruiting, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.
• Coordinate salaried and bargaining unit recruitment and hiring to acquire new talent for the organization; facilitate onboarding activities for all new hires; partner with local area management to understand staffing levels for all business units at the facility to ensure proper levels are achieved.
• Support talent management programs, including training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.
• Assist in administration of employee benefits programs working closely with Corporate HR; inform and advise employees regarding benefit programs.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR and the Shared Services Organization to deliver consistent high-quality HR products and services.
• Analyze sensitive and complex labor relations matters to determine appropriate course of action, identify systemic problems, and recommend solutions.
• Conduct investigations and advise management on actions to be taken.
• Provide advice on issues filed in the grievance procedure; attend grievance hearings and draft Company response.
• Maintain active involvement and interaction with local union representatives and department management to help foster a positive labor/management relationship.
• Complete the business unit’s annual Affirmative Action Plan.
• All other duties and activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field with 5+ years of human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Supervisory experience (will manage staff of two)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple and diverse priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progressive human resources experience in a supervisory role
• SHRM-CP/PHR Certification
• Experienced as a participant in labor negotiations
• Experienced in handling grievances
• Experienced in conducting internal investigations
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA.

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 top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

As a company, we are doing what we can to keep all our employees safe and healthy. It is the current expectation that all Cleveland-Cliffs employees will be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. Before accepting an offer of employment you must certify that you are fully vaccinated. Cleveland-Cliffs reserves the right to require proof of vaccination.

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 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.