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Payroll Analyst

Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
The Payroll Analyst is responsible for a variety of payroll functions, including preparing accurate employee payroll data, partnering with cross-functional teams to meet submission deadlines, reconciling payroll, and supporting both internal and external customers. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll regulations, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who thrives on multitasking and continuous improvement. This position reports to the Manager Payroll Operations, and may be based in either Burns Harbor, Indiana, or Cleveland, OH.

Summary

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Process all aspects of the payroll for assigned Companies, including ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and maintaining appropriate support.
  • Comply with all applicable governmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, garnishments, federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
  • Provide support to both internal and external customers to ensure requests are met in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Work effectively with third-party Vendors i.e. Fidelity, MetLife, etc.
  • Provide problem resolutions with payroll-related inquiries.
  • Assist in identifying and developing system and process improvements resulting in enhanced control, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
  • Additional duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Monday – Friday schedule.
  • Some limited travel is possible.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with system implementations or conversions.
  • Ceridian, Workday, or ADP Software experience.
  • FCP or CPP.
  • Prior experience supporting payroll for a large industrial manufacturer.
  • Skilled in understanding and executing pay practices required by union labor agreements.

The salary range for this role is $62,500-$82,500. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company generally does not sponsor candidates for temporary visas or permanent residency for this position.

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!

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.

Salary : $62,500 - $82,500

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