Payroll Intern

Cleveland-Cliffs
Burns Harbor, Indiana, United StatesPosted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

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 supporting internal 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

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