Diversity and Inclusion Analyst

Links Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Job summary

Links Partners is seeking a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Analyst in a hybrid role based in New York. The analyst will maintain reliable data sources, produce clear reporting, and support industry benchmarking submissions.

You will partner with DEI leadership and cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights and ensure quality deliverables while handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; data analytics coursework or certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in quantitative analysis, reporting, or workforce analytics.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; SQL, Power BI, Tableau experience preferred.
• Experience managing recurring reporting, surveys, or cross‑functional data requests.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to validate data and document processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for non-technical audiences.
• Experience in a corporate setting with confidentiality and discretion.
• Cross-cultural awareness and familiarity with responsible AI use.

Responsibilities

• Analyze DEI, talent, and workforce data to identify trends and action opportunities.
• Validate, clean, and review data for accuracy and quality.
• Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and recurring scorecards.
• Maintain data sources, definitions, calendars, and SOPs for DEI analytics.
• Coordinate benchmarking submissions, timelines, and client-facing responses.
• Prioritize recurring and adhoc data requests for stakeholders.
• Partner with HR, IT, Recruiting, Marketing, and leadership to define project scope and success metrics.
• Monitor progress, adjust scope, and communicate risks to leadership.
• Support adoption of firm-approved tools and maintain data confidentiality.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Analyst

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Department

Location-New York

The DEI Business Analyst will support the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Department by maintaining reliable data sources, producing clear reporting and insights, coordinating industry benchmarking submissions, and supporting quality assurance for final deliverables. This role reports to the Senior Manager of DEI Analytics & Reporting and partners with department leaders and cross functional stakeholders to support data informed decision-making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; coursework or certification in data analytics, data science, statistics, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, reporting, business analysis, or workforce analytics.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau data visualization tools preferred.
• Experience managing projects, recurring reporting processes, survey submissions, or cross-functional data requests preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to validate data, conduct quality assurance reviews, document processes, and adapt as priorities shift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data clearly and develop concise narratives, insights, and recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Proven success in a corporate setting, working with all levels of management.
• Superior judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee data with discretion and in accordance with firm policies.
• Cross-cultural skills and awareness.
• Familiarity with the responsible use of AI tools to support data analysis, generate insights, and improve analytical workflows preferred.
• Experience in a professional services and/or law firm a strong plus.

Duties and Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze DEI, talent, and workforce data to identify meaningful trends, patterns, and opportunities for action.
• Validate, clean, and review data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Develop reports, interactive dashboards, presentations, and recurring scorecards that translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Maintain data sources, definitions, reporting calendars, process documentation, and standard operating procedures to support consistent DEI analytics and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve data processes, reporting workflows, and team efficiency.
• Coordinate industry benchmarking, external recognition, and client-facing submissions by gathering inputs, validating data, managing timelines, and drafting clear responses about the firm’s DEI policies and initiatives.
• Prioritize and manage recurring and ad hoc data requests, ensuring stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and actionable information.
• Partner with stakeholders across Professional Development, Human Resources, Recruiting, IT, Marketing, Business Development, resource groups, and firm leadership to define project requirements, scope, objectives, timelines, and success measures.
• Monitor project and initiative progress, adjusting scope or timelines as needed to support successful outcomes.
• Develop and track DEI metrics to measure progress against goals and assess the impact of programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Maintain DEI project and request tracking in the designated project management system to monitor workflow and follow-through.
• Report project risks and outcomes to appropriate team leadership, and elevate issues promptly when necessary.
• Support the DEI team’s adoption of new tools, enabling the effective and confident use of firm approved technology.
• Handle confidential and sensitive employee data with discretion and in accordance with firm policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support evolving department and business needs.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Senior Manager, DEI Analytics & Reporting

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary range of $77,100 - $96,600 dependent on candidate experience.

Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance.