Labor Relations Representative

Cleveland-Cliffs•East Chicago, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Labor Relations Representative at its Indiana Harbor operation in East Chicago, Indiana. The role builds and maintains positive working relationships with union representatives and advises and counsels management on union-related matters. The successful candidate collaborates with leadership and union representatives and advances the company’s positions in labor-related proceedings. The position operates in a heavy industrial setting and a strong union environment. It may occasionally require wearing personal protective equipment and entering a mill environment. The representative also supports corporate safety initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 1 year of experience working in a human resources or labor relations capacity; education equivalents may be substituted for work experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare and present material to third parties.
Proven ability to maintain relationships with multiple levels of an organization.
Advanced organizational, analytical, writing, advocacy, consultative, problem-solving, and coaching skills, with the ability to make decisions and influence others.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Self-starter who displays motivation, innovation, and enthusiasm.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or Law.
At least 5 years of labor relations experience in a union environment.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including NLRA, EEO, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, and USERRA.

Responsibilities

Provide advice, attend meetings, and draft position statements on issues filed through grievance procedures and investigations.
Coach, advise, and train management on labor relations best practices, including collective bargaining, grievance responses, discipline, attendance management, and other labor relations concerns.
Investigate, assist with, draft, and represent the company’s position in proceedings such as NLRB, unemployment, EEOC, arbitration, and other labor negotiations.
Negotiate and draft contract proposals or counterproposals for collective bargaining, settlement agreements, and departmental mutual agreements.
Maintain active involvement and interaction with local union representatives and departmental management to foster positive labor-management relationships in assigned areas.
Interpret and apply the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the USW, as well as plant policies and regulations.
Work in a heavy industrial setting and, on occasion, wear personal protective equipment and enter a mill environment.
Support corporate safety initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.