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Department Administrator

Cleveland-Cliffs
Harbor, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Location: Burns Harbor, IN



Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Department Administrator position in it's Steel Producing Division located at the Burns Harbor, Indiana Plant. 



Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Act as a liaison between Steel, Human Resources, Labor Relations, & Payroll departments in matters concerning employees, payroll, & special projects.
  • Process & oversee hourly & salaried payroll in conjunction with hourly clerical technicians: review & approve payments; investigate & correct discrepancies; coach & support hourly clerical timekeepers; audit, track, & report attendance, overtime, & vacation usage.
  • Train hourly clerical staff & fill-in for vacancies as needed
  • Coordinate & document intra/interdepartmental personnel changes (demotions, promotions, transfers, etc.).
  • Keep track of internal and plant wide bids
  • Submit & track IT access, equipment, & service requests
  • Order non-operating supplies.
  • Responsible for the administration, posting, communication and coordination of company and department policies.
  • Assist and support various area managers.
  • Process monthly reports such as layered audits and safety observations.
  • Other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma.
  • Administrative or executive assistant experience.
  • Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills, be self-motivated and detail oriented
  • Must be a team player with the ability to multi-task at an advanced level
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, a professional demeanor and presentation.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree
  • Knowledge of HR and LR policies
  • Office experience within an industrial unionized environment

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.

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