OIT Employee Development & Engagement Manager

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

18h • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Talent Development & Workforce Engagement Manager serves as a strategic extension of the Human Resources function focused on workforce development, employee engagement, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, succession planning, mentorship, onboarding, and retention initiatives across OIT. This role leads the development and implementation of workforce strategies that help attract, develop, engage, and retain a high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready workforce aligned with OIT’s mission, operational priorities, and culture of innovation and collaboration. The position partners closely with leadership, HR teams, and department managers to strengthen employee experience, workforce readiness, leadership development, and long-term organizational sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in workforce development, talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, or HR operations.
• Experience managing onboarding, training, performance management, workforce analytics, and employee development programs preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce development initiatives across OIT.
• Develop and manage employee training, mentorship, leadership development, and upskilling programs.
• Create standardized 30/60/90/120-day onboarding guidance and employee success plans.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, employee engagement, and structured offboarding processes.
• Coordinate Learning Management System (LMS) programs, workforce development tracking, and training analytics.
• Develop and implement performance management tools, workforce KPIs, and succession planning frameworks.
• Partner with department leaders to forecast staffing needs and support workforce planning initiatives.
• Monitor workforce analytics, retention trends, employee feedback, and engagement data to guide decision-making and process improvements.
• Support DEIB, employee engagement, and organizational culture initiatives that strengthen collaboration and workforce inclusion.
• Implement standardized communication protocols, dashboards, and tracking tools to improve operational coordination and accountability.

Benefits

• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager