--- title: 'HRIS Specialist (Workday) at Keel Infrastructure' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/hris-specialist-workday-keel-infrastructure-pittsburgh-pa-3zp2s7ewey0f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-04' --- # HRIS Specialist (Workday) at Keel Infrastructure - **Company:** Keel Infrastructure - **Location:** Pittsburgh PA, United States - **Posted:** 2026-11-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keelinfrastructure/jobs/5471558008 ## Job description Careers at Keel Keel Infrastructure is a publicly traded energy and digital infrastructure company that develops and owns data centers and power assets across North America. At Keel, you’re not just joining a company, you’re helping build the infrastructure behind the future of compute. ## Why Keel We’re at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries transforming in real time. The work is complex. The pace is fast. The impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values: - Ownership— we take responsibility and follow through - Collaboration— we work across teams, functions, and borders - Curiosity— we ask questions and keep learning - Endurance— we build for the long term What It Feels Like to Work Here - Fast-moving, high-growth, and hands-on - Smart, driven people solving real challenges together - Work that directly supports AI and next-generation infrastructure - Room to grow, stretch, and take on more ## What We Offer - Competitive salary, bonus and equity opportunities - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits - Retirement savings with company contribution - Employee referral program We are currently looking for an HRIS Specialist (Workday) to join our team Purpose of the Role The HRIS Specialist owns the day-to-day administration, reporting, and data integrity of Workday, ensuring people data is accurate, audit-ready, and useful for decision-making across People & Culture, Finance, and leadership. The role suits a Workday practitioner who is as comfortable configuring business processes and building calculated fields as advising stakeholders on how processes should evolve. ## Key Responsibilities Workday Administration & Operations - Maintain Workday configuration across Core HCM and related modules, including business processes such as onboarding and offboarding, security roles, user access, and organizational structures. - Handle HRIS requests and troubleshoot issues; run mass data loads (EIB) and maintain data flows with the PEO and other connected systems. - Review Workday's semi-annual releases, test changes that affect the business, and roll out relevant features. Reporting & Analytics - Design, build, and maintain custom reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, Trending), calculated fields, dashboards, and scheduled reports. - Deliver recurring and high-stakes reporting, such as headcount, turnover, compensation, and diversity metrics. - Translate business questions into scalable, self-service reporting and maintain a current report inventory. Data Integrity & Governance - Run routine data quality audits and validation checks and resolve root causes rather than symptoms. - Contribute to data governance standards, data definitions, and confidentiality and access controls. - Optimize slow reports and complex calculated fields to maintain system performance. Audit & Compliance Readiness - Build and maintain audit reports supporting internal controls, including access reviews, change logs, and terminations. - Partner with internal and external auditors to deliver accurate, consistent, and timely audit responses. - Document configuration, processes, and controls so the system remains audit-ready at all times. Process Improvement & System Roadmap - Assess HR processes end to end and recommend automation, simplification, or new Workday functionality. - Gather requirements, test, and support deployment of enhancements, module rollouts, and integrations. - Serve as the Workday subject matter expert and run training and knowledge-transfer sessions to build data literacy and adoption. Other - Assist with other ongoing P&C projects as they relate to Workday - All other duties are required. ## Requirements ## Experience & Background - 4+ years of hands-on Workday experience spanning administration/configuration and reporting. - Proven record of delivering high-stakes reporting (for P&C team, board, ESG, or cyclical reports) and supporting internal or external audits. - Experience working in or closely with a People function, handling highly confidential employee data across the HR lifecycle. - Experience with a Workday implementation or major module rollout is an asset. Technical Knowledge - Strong command of Core HCM, plus working knowledge of at least two of: Recruiting, Talent, Compensation, Benefits, Time/Absence, Payroll. - Expert in calculated fields and Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and Trending reports; solid grasp of business process and security configuration. - Experience with EIBs and data migration; exposure to integrations, Workday Studio, or XPATH is an asset. - Advanced Excel (Power Query, pivot tables, lookups); experience with Prism, Tableau, Power BI, or similar is an asset. Delivery & Competencies - Translates ambiguous business needs into clear, scalable, well-documented solutions. - Rigorous attention to detail and sound judgment with sensitive data. - Communicates clearly with non-technical stakeholders and trains effectively. - Manages multiple priorities independently. - English proficiency required, as the company has employees and customers outside Quebec. Educational Requirements - Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. - Workday Pro certification (HCM and/or Reporting) preferred. Our total compensation package includes a base salary with a bonus target and participation in our yearly equity grant.  We offer a fantastic benefits package and many perks.  There's a top-down emphasis on amazing work culture at our organization. ## About Keel Infrastructure ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Keel Infrastructure develops and owns data centers and power assets across North America to support high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ/TSX: KEEL) - **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Digital and energy infrastructure - **Target customers**: B2B – hyperscalers, enterprise customers requiring high-density HPC/AI compute capacity - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Building high-performance, resilient infrastructure for long-term growth.” ## Products & Services - **Data Center Campuses**: Strategically located, energy-secure campuses (e.g., Panther Creek in Eastern Pennsylvania) designed for phased growth. Each site includes secured power, land, and connectivity. *Type*: Infrastructure / Real Estate / Development - **Power Assets**: Owned power generation and interconnection capacity, including 341 MW energized, 430 MW secured, and a total pipeline of 2.2 GW. *Type*: Energy / Power Generation - **Development Framework**: A repeatable, disciplined approach to site selection, permitting, construction, and community integration. *Type*: Service / Development Platform ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (publicly traded – market cap available via stock exchange but not provided in search results) - **Key Metric**: Total pipeline of 2.2 GW (including 1.5 GW expansion capacity) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Board includes Marc Wishansky (Independent Chairperson) and other independent directors; community partners include Panther Valley School District and local economic development groups. - **Growth Signals**: Rebranded and redomiciled to the U.S. in 2025; secured one of the largest power portfolios in its history; first megawatts expected to be delivered to customers as early as 2027; actively hiring across multiple disciplines. ## Competitive Advantages - **Strategic Sites**: Campuses located in high-barrier-to-entry markets near major metropolitan areas and hyperscale clusters, with cooler climates enabling free-cooling efficiencies. - **Secured Power**: Established interconnections and owned power capacity reduce timeline risk compared to competitors. - **Disciplined Development**: Repeatable framework for site selection and execution, ensuring consistent delivery. - **Community Integration**: Strong local partnerships (schools, workforce development) build long-term operational stability and social license. ## Strategic Focus - Deliver first customer megawatts by 2027 and scale beyond 2.2 GW total pipeline. - Continue expanding in high-demand, constrained power markets (e.g., Pennsylvania, Quebec). - Prioritize high-density HPC workloads (e.g., Vera Rubin GPUs) and AI infrastructure. - Invest in workforce development and community partnerships to sustain local talent pipelines. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Safety. Recognized as a Great Place to Work. Emphasis on collaboration, trust, and learning by doing. - **Work Environment**: Offices in New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Montreal, QC; and field positions in Pennsylvania. Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated; many roles are on-site (power plants, campuses). - **Notable Perks**: Local hiring focus, competitive wages, clear career pathways, community impact opportunities (e.g., after-school programs, ADA upgrades). - **Engineering Culture**: Hands-on roles in OT infrastructure, power plant operations, construction, IT, and asset management. Team of industry experts across energy, construction, finance, and operations. ## Sources 1. [keelinfra.com – About](https://www.keelinfra.com/about) 2. [keelinfra.com – Homepage](https://www.keelinfra.com/) 3. [keelinfra.com – Careers](https://www.keelinfra.com/careers) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io – Keel Infrastructure Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keelinfrastructure) 5. 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