HR Diversity & Inclusion Assistant
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Coordinate DEI trainings, events, and calendars
- Assist Employee Resource Group (ERG) logistics and budgets
- Collect and maintain DEI metrics and dashboards
- Draft DEI communications, newsletters, and intranet content
- Support inclusive recruiting outreach and partnerships
- Schedule stakeholders and vendors; process invoices
- Administer pulse surveys and summarize findings
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator
DEI Specialist
HR Generalist
Transition Opportunities
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Learning & Development Coordinator
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Coordinator
Employee Experience Coordinator
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Building DEI dashboards and interpreting metricsQualtrics/SurveyMonkey survey setup and analysisWorking knowledge of EEO/AA basicsHands-on HRIS/ATS data entry and reporting
Development SuggestionsComplete an Excel-to-dashboards course and a short EEO/AA compliance module; run a pilot DEI survey (e.g., in SurveyMonkey) and build a sample dashboard portfolio.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry Level$42,000–$52,000
Mid Level$53,000–$65,000
Senior Level$66,000–$82,000
Growth Trend
stable — Hiring cooled post-2020; steady need in large employers and regulated sectors.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
AmazonMicrosoftCVS Health
Industry Sectors
TechnologyHealthcareRetailEducation
Recommended Next Steps
1
Earn an entry HR credential (aPHR) or a DEI certificate (e.g., eCornell) and add a metrics-focused project to your portfolio.2
Take an Excel + data visualization course and build a DEI KPI dashboard (representation, hiring funnel, retention) with sample data.3
Join a local SHRM chapter; volunteer to support ERG events or DEI reporting at a nonprofit to gain practical experience and references.