About - Saloni Bansal | DEI Consultant

10+

Years of Experience

I'm Saloni Bansal, a DEI Strategist & Inclusion Champion

I am a strategic Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) professional with 10+ years of progressive experience spanning D&I strategy and execution, talent development, ERG governance, and organizational capability building.

I have a proven ability to operationalize inclusion across talent lifecycle touchpoints - from hiring and onboarding to leadership development and engagement. I am experienced in translating enterprise D&I strategy into measurable programs in professional services environments.

I am adept at influencing senior leaders, designing behavioural change interventions, and leveraging data analytics to drive equitable outcomes.

Email: saloni.bansal2494@gmail.com

Education: MBA (HR + IT)

LinkedIn: salonibansal9871

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Career Journey

Professional Experience

A progressive career path dedicated to building inclusive workplaces

October 2022 - Present

Senior IDE Specialist

KPMG Global Services

Driving enterprise-wide IDE strategy execution aligned to people strategy. Leading ERGs, LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion programs, Pride celebrations across 5 cities, and inclusive leadership trainings. Coordinated award submissions for IWEI, Avtar, Brandon Hall, and ASSOCHAM.

June 2022 - September 2022

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Freelancing

Hired for IT and non-IT roles across industries. Explored Web 3.0 and worked on tools for creating 3D experience for business applications.

October 2021 - May 2022

Research & Market Intelligence Analyst

EXL Service

Conducted strategic industry trend analysis and account intelligence research for healthcare and analytics business units to support large deal pursuits.

March 2018 - September 2021

Recruitment & D&I Research Specialist

Neer Info Solutions (Inclusify.io)

Launched Inclusify.io, a D&I-focused talent platform. Designed Hire-Train-Deploy model for women returnees, led LGBTQ+ campaigns, and organized Pride Month initiatives with thought leaders.

Education

Academic Background

MBA - HR & IT

Jaypee Business School
2016 - 2018

B.Tech - Computer Science

VIET
2012 - 2016

Expertise

Core Competencies

D&I Strategy

ERG Governance, Inclusion Capability Models, IDE Policy Design

Talent Development

Leadership Development, Facilitation, Behavioural Change Design

Analytics & Program Mgmt

Diversity Metrics, Survey Design, Budget & Vendor Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Leader Engagement, HRBP Partnership, Cross-functional Collaboration

LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Pride Programs, Policy Enhancement, Transitioning Guidelines

Disability Inclusion

Accessibility Audits, UDID Toolkit, Reasonable Accommodation

Intersectional Programs

Neurodiversity, Women Empowerment, Multi-generational Inclusion

Employer Branding

Award Submissions, Market Benchmarking, Strategic Communication

Recruitment Consulting

Diversity Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Hire-Train-Deploy Models, Boolean Search

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