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.

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.

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.