Associate Director, Fair Pay & National Minimum Wage, Employment Tax

Overview

As an Associate Director in Deloitte’s Fair Pay practice, you will lead client engagements on complex pay-related compliance and strategy. You’ll shape advisory services across NMW/NLW, pay gap, equal pay, and related areas, while developing client relationships and guiding junior staff. You’ll identify risks, propose practical solutions, and help clients navigate evolving legislation and policies. This role offers opportunities to lead, develop business, and contribute to a values-driven, inclusive culture at a global professional services firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• career development and progression
• inclusive team culture
• wellbeing focus
• desirable client exposure
• training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist NMW/NLW advisory across complex pay structures and deductions
• Conduct health checks and risk assessments to identify non-compliance and propose solutions
• Support HMRC investigations and prepare detailed submissions and settlements
• Develop and implement robust compliance policies, processes and internal controls
• Assist with due diligence for corporate transactions involving Fair Pay
• Research case law and monitor legislation to translate into practical client advice
• Build and maintain client relationships and lead or participate in client meetings
• Support business development and create proposals for NMW and fair pay services
• Deliver internal and external training sessions on NMW and fair pay topics
• Foster an inclusive team culture and mentor junior colleagues

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of current legislation relating to fair pay and employment law
• Ability to analyse legislation and apply it to client scenarios
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and work under pressure
• Client engagement and management experience with a track record of business development
• Strong commercial acumen and adaptability to changing external environment
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate across diverse teams

• interpersonal skills
• strong listening
• collaboration
• NMW/NLW compliance
• complex pay structures
• employment law knowledge

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