OIT Employee Development & Engagement Manager

About the Role: The City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation & Technology is seeking an Employee Development & Workforce Engagement Manager to serve as a strategic extension of the Human Resources function. This role focuses on workforce development, employee engagement, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, succession planning, mentorship, onboarding, and retention initiatives. The manager leads strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain a high-performing, inclusive workforce aligned with OIT's mission and culture of innovation. Key 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 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. - Support DEIB, employee engagement, and organizational culture initiatives. - Implement standardized communication protocols, dashboards, and tracking tools to improve operational coordination. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required. 2. Experience: 5 or more years of experience in workforce development, talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, or HR operations. Special Requirements: - Experience managing onboarding, training, performance management, workforce analytics, and employee development programs is preferred. - Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills are required. - Must be a City of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. - Ability to track and improve Key Performance Indicators related to recruitment, retention, onboarding, training, and HR operations. Selection Process: 1. Application Review: Initial screening to verify minimum qualifications, education, and experience. 2. Interview and Assessment: Standard municipal hiring procedures for qualified candidates. How to Apply: 1. Submit a complete application through the official City of Philadelphia careers portal. 2. Include a cover letter with the application, as applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. Employment Details: - Employer: City of Philadelphia, Office of Innovation & Technology - Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer, 25% tuition discount program, comprehensive health coverage, wellness program, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and generous retirement savings options. - EEO: The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.