Manager Payroll

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking to fill the position of Manager Payroll. This position will report to the Senior Director Shared Services and be responsible for managing payroll activities including but not limited to processing payroll, leading/supporting payroll related projects/system implementations, directing management of day-to-day payroll activities, and process improvement. The individual's responsibilities would include but not limited to the following:

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage diverse staff including hiring, training, and staff development as well as assisting in development of strategic direction for payroll.

• Provide support to both internal and external customers to ensure requests and daily requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner.

• Define system processes and structures to adhere to regulatory and financial requirements including but limited to tax and GAAP.

• Identify and implement process changes to support continuous process improvement.

• Lead or partner in systems implementation projects relating to attendance to gross, gross-to-net, benefits, compensation, and / or HR.

• Develop and maintain process and / or project documentation to ensure compliance and effective internal and external controls including appropriate segregation of duties.

• Manage day-to-day, quarterly, annual, and year-end payroll and payroll processing activities as well as payroll audit requests.

• Ability to manage nuances with Executive Compensation and associated taxes.

• Administer earnings, deduction, and tax set-up in payroll systems to ensure payroll and tax compliance and accurate filing. Research and resolve tax notices.

• Any other duties as may be required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.

• At least five (5) years of experience managing payroll and ten (10) years of total experience.

• Proven skills in processing and supporting payroll/payroll tax.

• Strong analytical skillset, detail-oriented, and ability to manage cross-functional teams.

• Project management know-how, leading or significantly participating in systems implementations.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and general business aptitude.

• Familiarity with ADP, Dayforce, Kronos, or Workday payroll and tax software.

• Proficiency with Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business, etc.

• CPP Certification.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and with union contracts/agreements.

• Knowledge of railroad, US, Canadian, and Mexican payroll tax.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $135,000. 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.

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 competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, 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 tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor 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.