Department: Human Resources

Location: EMEA-Morocco

Description

As an HR Advisor supporting employees and leaders across multiple sites in the Morocco, South Africa and Gana, you will be responsible for delivering effective HR policies, processes, and practices across the region. The role focuses on compliance and governance, employee experience, performance management, employee relations, and the consistent application of HR processes.

This is a broad role requiring flexibility and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You will manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds across MEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective HR policies, processes, and procedures are implemented and consistently applied across the region in line with company standards and local legislation

• Provide guidance and support to people managers on HR policies, performance management, employee relations, and employee lifecycle matters

• Support the organization’s Talent Management approach by driving annual HR processes, including performance reviews, talent reviews, and development planning

• Promote awareness and use of learning and development resources and ensure appropriate programs are in place to support employee growth and performance

• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and exits, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation

• Interpret and apply company policies and guidelines, ensuring local requirements are addressed where necessary

• Maintain strong working relationships with external HR vendors, suppliers, and service providers

• Work closely with Compensation & Benefits to ensure regional reward practices align with the EMEA framework while meeting local market and regulatory requirements

• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition to support timely and effective hiring across the region

• Maintain accurate HR data and provide relevant metrics and reporting

• Collaborate with HR Operations and Global HR teams to support the rollout and execution of HR initiatives

• Work with Payroll teams to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in a broad HR management role, preferably in a multinational or fast-growing organisation.

• Strong working knowledge of employment law in KSA and/or UAE

• Experience working with HR Centres of Excellence (e.g. HR Operations, Talent, Compensation & Benefits)

• Fluent in English and Arabic; French is preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures

• Sound judgment and confidence in managing complex HR and employee relations matters

• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

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Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.