Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for an Compensation Analyst at our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The Compensation Analyst supports the design, administration, and delivery of the Cleveland-Cliffs’ compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, and select executive compensation initiatives. This role partners closely with Human Resources and business leaders to provide market-informed recommendations, ensure internal equity, and deliver accurate, timely compensation processes.

With a strong focus on data analysis and customer service, the analyst plays a key role in job evaluation, market benchmarking, annual compensation planning, and equity program administration.

• Analyze and administer a broad range of compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, and select executive compensation elements (e.g., equity awards, retention programs).
• Develop and deliver compensation recommendations, including job evaluations, FLSA classification determinations, organizational structure evaluation, and pay adjustments aligned to market and internal equity.
• Provide high-quality, responsive support to Human Resources and business leaders through clear guidance, data-driven insights, and strong customer service.
• Participate in compensation surveys end-to-end, including job matching, data submission, and analysis of benchmarking results to inform competitive pay decisions.
• Leverage benchmarking tools, market data, and internal comparisons to evaluate roles, establish and maintain competitive salary ranges, identify emerging market trends, and support compensation strategy.
• Support the annual compensation planning cycle, including merit, bonus, and equity planning processes, system administration, and validation of results.
• Assist in the administration of executive and equity compensation programs, including processing equity transactions and maintaining accurate records.
• Serve as a point of contact for equity-related inquiries, providing clear and practical guidance on vesting, taxation, and transaction processes.
• Maintain and update equity tracking systems and employee records, ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting, and timely processing of equity and participant activity.
• Provide guidance and support to employees, HR partners, and leaders on compensation and equity topics to improve understanding and transparency.
• Perform advanced data analysis on compensation programs and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct regular audits of compensation data, programs, and transactions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Payroll teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution of compensation and equity processes.
• Identify, recommend, and support system enhancements related to compensation and equity administration, ensuring alignment with payroll and HRIS processes.
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives, including compensation program design, pay equity analysis, executive compensation support, and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• 0-3 years of experience in Compensation Administration required. Related analytical roles in Human Resources, Total Rewards, Finance, or related functions may be considered.
• Experience supporting core compensation processes, including job evaluation, market pricing, workforce planning, and annual compensation planning.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets; strong overall Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Working knowledge of compensation…