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Cleveland-Cliffs · 3 hours ago

Labor Relations Representative

East Chicago, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Labor Relations Representative is responsible for building and maintaining positive working relationships with union representatives, as well as advising and counseling management for union-related matters.

Consumer Goods

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide advice, attend meetings, and draft position statements on issues filed in the grievance procedures and investigations

Coach, advise, and train management on the best practices for labor relations issues such as collective bargaining, responding to grievances, discipline, attendance management, and other LR concerns

Investigate, assist, draft, and represent the company’s position in various proceedings such as NLRB, unemployment, EEOC, arbitration, and/or 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 help foster a positive labor/management relationship in assigned areas

Ability to interpret and apply the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the USW, as well as plant policies and regulations

Work in a heavy industrial setting and with employees in a strong union environment, including on occasion wearing personal protective equipment and entering a mill environment

Support corporate safety initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Labor relations experienceCollective bargainingCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeEmployment lawsCoaching skillsAnalytical skillsAdvocacy skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, or related field, from an accredited college or university

A minimum of 1+ years of 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 experience in maintaining relationships with multiple levels of an organization

Advanced organizational, analytical, writing, advocacy, consultative, problem-solving, and coaching skills to be decisive and able to influence others

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Self-starter who displays motivation, innovation, and enthusiasm