Neurodiversity & Accessibility HR Specialist

Develop and manage programs that support neurodiverse employees and ensure workplace accessibility for employees with disabilities. Design neurodiversity hiring programs, develop workplace accommodation processes, train managers on neurodiversity inclusion, and partner with facilities and IT teams to implement accessible workplace technologies and environments. Advise HR and business leaders on ADA compliance and neurodiversity best practices.

Median salary: $95,000. Projected growth to 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by neurodiversity inclusion investment and ADA enforcement. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $95,000
Entry-level: $60,000 - $78,000
Senior: $140,000+
Growth by 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by neurodiversity inclusion investment and ADA enforcement
Demand: Growing Fast
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Low

What you'd do

People interaction: Extensive
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Low

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Hard
Typical student debt: $25,000 - $55,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

ADA Reasonable Accommodation Process Management
Neurodiversity Hiring Program Design
Workplace Accessibility Assessment
Manager Training on Neurodiversity Inclusion
Assistive Technology Evaluation & Implementation
EEOC & ADA Compliance

Soft skills

Empathy
Regulatory Knowledge
Written Communication
Training Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path