HR Diversity & Inclusion Assistant

Career Guide

Supports company diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by coordinating events and trainings, tracking DEI metrics, assisting employee resource groups, and maintaining communications and calendars for DEI programs within HR.

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Key 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.

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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

Earn an entry HR credential (aPHR) or a DEI certificate (e.g., eCornell) and add a metrics-focused project to your portfolio.

Take an Excel + data visualization course and build a DEI KPI dashboard (representation, hiring funnel, retention) with sample data.

Join a local SHRM chapter; volunteer to support ERG events or DEI reporting at a nonprofit to gain practical experience and references.