Payroll Intern Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC paid time off, retirement plan 250 U.S. 12 (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026

Location:

Burns Harbor, IN Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment. Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring a Summer Payroll Intern at our Burns Harbor, Indiana location. This internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to corporate accounting at a Fortune 500 company. The Payroll Intern handles a variety of payroll functions, including preparing accurate employee payroll data, partnering with cross-functional teams to meet submission deadlines, reconciling payroll, and supportinginternal and external customers.

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:

Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Accounting, Finance, or another Business-related field

Must have completed at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 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 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 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.