Employee & Labor Relations Representative II

Requisition Number

13210BR

United States Steel Corporation is actively seeking a Human Resources/Labor Relations Representative. Human Resources and Labor Relations are key functions within our Employee Relations organization. The position is responsible for administering the labor agreement, counseling managers, and resolving complaints and grievances with union officials. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining productive business relationships with management and local union leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruiting and hiring of unionized operating and maintenance personnel

Facilitating HR and LR presentations at New Employee Orientation

Administer USS/USW BLA regarding internal posting, seniority issues, etc. Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

Respond to local and state charges as required.

Partner with the plant HR team to coordinate the hiring process (e.g., job postings, offer recommendations, relocation, onboarding, etc.).

Interacts with HR support functions for transaction-based activities (ie: Oracle transactions, payroll transactions, government reporting, information requests, etc.)

Interpret the Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) and formulate local strategic positions

Administer the grievance procedure: investigate, hold meetings with Union officials, draft and maintain records

Research, analysis, and appropriate application of arbitration precedent

Negotiate settlements as appropriate

Enforce corporate policies and rules

Ensure proper use of progressive discipline for Union represented employees

Ensure compliance with contracting out provisions

Prepare and present cases for arbitration

Act as primary on-site official contact/resource for all outside legal and litigation issues

Unemployment compensation claims

Conduct investigations and prepare detailed responses

Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulatory agencies (OFCCP, EEOC)

Counsel and train management on their rights and obligations

Incentive administration, maintenance, and auditing

Labor and Overtime Control

Headcount tracking, reporting, and analysis

Respond to outside agency complaints/charges (e.g. EEOC, NLRB, Allegheny County)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or a closely related field.

Juris Doctorate or at least three (3) years of experience in Labor Relations, including employee-facing responsibilities, preferred

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills necessary to handle sensitive issues tactfully and with absolute confidentiality.

Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and presentation, necessary to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to work in both individual and team settings.

Excellent analytical skills, particularly using Excel, necessary to analyze data, identify trends and draw reasonable conclusions.

Willingness to meet aggressive deadlines

Posting Title

Employee & Labor Relations Representative

Company

United States Steel Corporation

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24

Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24

Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25

Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)