OIT Employee Development & Engagement Manager
City of Philadelphia
| Company | City of Philadelphia |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Philadelphia |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Job Description
The Employee 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.
Essential Functions
• 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.
Strategic Initiatives Supported
• Workforce planning and talent management
• Recruitment and onboarding enhancement
• Employee engagement and culture development
• Leadership development and mentoring programs
• Upskilling and workforce readiness initiatives
• Performance management and succession planning
• Baseline technical training programs
• OIT Directors Bootcamp and leadership pipeline development
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Recruitment & Retention
• Average time-to-fill
• Employee retention and turnover rates
• Employee engagement and satisfaction metrics
Onboarding & Orientation
• Completion rates for 30/60/90/120-day onboarding objectives
• New hire satisfaction and onboarding effectiveness scores
Training & Development
• Training participation and completion rates
• Skill improvement and workforce readiness metrics
• LMS utilization and development analytics
Performance Management & Succession Planning
• Evaluation completion and goal alignment metrics
• Leadership pipeline and succession readiness indicators
HR Operations & Employee Relations
• Service satisfaction ratings
• SLA adherence and workflow efficiency
• Employee relations resolution timelines