Employee Development & Engagement Coordinator

Job overview

Employee Development & Engagement Coordinator is an onsite role in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $50,000 to $60,000 per year. The position supports the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation & Technology, the central IT agency serving city government and its residents, businesses, and visitors. The coordinator supports recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, development, and HR operations. By coordinating new-hire readiness, maintaining records, and assisting with workforce initiatives and compliance, the role helps align employee experience and development with organizational needs.

What you'll do

• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce development
• schedule final-round interviews and coordinate offer logistics
• coordinate onboarding objectives and new-hire readiness, including access, equipment, communications, and first-week schedules
• conduct new-hire check-ins
• assist with engagement surveys, recognition, exit interviews, and offboarding
• support training, mentorship, and leadership development
• prepare workforce and compliance reports
• support I-9 verification, background checks, audits, and EEO reporting
• maintain personnel files and HRIS records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employee development

employee engagement

human resources

onboarding

talent acquisition

philadelphia pa

city of philadelphia

$50k-$60k

hris records

workforce development

in-person

public service loan forgiveness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health coverage
• wellness program
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• retirement savings options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• eligible SEPTA Key Advantage transit benefit
• tuition discounts and scholarships.

Why this role

The posting lists a bachelor’s degree as preferred and 1–2 years of HR, administrative, or customer-service experience as preferred; an equivalent combination may be considered. Philadelphia residency is required within six months of hire.

About the employer

City of Philadelphia is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.