OIT is seeking an Employee Development & Engagement Coordinator to provide direct administrative and operational support to executives, managers, or organizational leadership teams. This role will assist the manager in workforce development, employee engagement, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, succession planning, mentorship, onboarding, and retention initiatives across the organization. The Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining HR records, supporting new hires, assisting with employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations. This role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of human resources and is well suited for someone looking to build a career in HR while making a meaningful impact on the employee experience.The Coordinator will work closely with leadership and business leaders to ensure smooth HR operations – from scheduling final round interviews with Talent Acquisition through a new hire's first day, first week, and beyond – while maintaining accurate recordkeeping and supporting various HR initiatives with effective communication. This role is designed to align training initiatives with organizational goals while enhancing employee satisfaction, retention, and performance.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSTalent Acquisition & Recruitment Support Support recruitment, onboarding, retention and workforce development initiatives Work with the recruiter to schedule final round interviews, coordinating candidate and interview panel availability Draft and extend offer letters, coordinating offer logistics with the recruiterPre-Boarding & New Hire Readiness Coordinate 30/60/90/120-day onboarding objectives Oversee the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless experience from pre-employment checks to their first day at work Help new employees obtain building access badges and required system credentials ahead of their start date  Ensure equipment (laptop, phone, and workstation setup) is ordered and ready upon the new hire's arrival Prepare to greet new employees on their first day and coordinate a welcoming, well-organized start Send new hire welcome communications and announcements to the team ahead of the start date Coordinate IT/OIT system access requests (email, VPN, shared drives) ahead of the new hire's start date Onboarding & First-Week Experience Assist new employees with onboarding processes, including orientation, paperwork completion, system setup, and orientation coordination Create the new employee's first week of meetings and activities, working directly with the hiring manager to build the schedule Conduct 30/60/90/120-day check-ins with new hires to support a smooth transitionEmployee Relations & Engagement Assist with employee engagement survey administration and follow-up action planning  Support employee recognition programs and events Help coordinate exit interviews and the offboarding checklist for departing employeesDevelopment, Reporting & Compliance Assist with management training, mentorship, leadership development and upskilling programs Prepare reports and analytics including headcount, turnover and compliance metrics for leadership Support compliance activities including I-9 verification, background checks and audit preparation Maintain and update personnel files and HRIS records Assist with EEO/affirmative action reporting support Work either as part of a team or independently Prioritize and achieve deadline goals with or without supervisionCOMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of HR practices and disciplines Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access Skills in database management, query, and reporting Strong oral and written communication skills Highly detail-oriented and organized Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment 
