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johnstone K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$15/hr
4.7
22 jobs

Results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with 10+ years of progressive HR experience across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, fintech,Tech and financial services sectors in Middle East,Asia,Europe & Africa. Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment, HR policy design, and building high-performance teams across multi-country operations. Skilled in leveraging data-driven sourcing strategies, ATS optimisation, and structured interview frameworks to deliver measurable hiring outcomes. Adept at partnering with C-suite and senior stakeholders to align people strategy with business objectives.

  • Human Resource Management
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Internet Recruiting
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Google Sheets
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • LinkedIn
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Sourcing
  • Administrative Support
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Personal Administration
  • Lead Generation
Elizabeth M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$5/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Multitalented Virtual Assistant | Administrative, Operations & Client Support Expert Hello! I’m Elizabeth, a motivated and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant specializing in business and administrative support. I have over 8 years of experience working with clients on various administrative, marketing, and content-related tasks. This has strengthened my ability to manage multiple responsibilities, communicate clearly, and provide professional, high-quality results. I help founders, executives, and growing teams stay organized, responsive, and focused by managing the moving parts behind their business—from operations and admin to client communication and workflow execution. ➡️🌟Why clients choose me: ✅Reliable and deadline-driven ✅Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy ✅Tech-savvy (100+ tools mastered) ✅Proactive problem-solver ✅Friendly, professional, and easy to work with Services I Offer Administrative & Executive Support ✅Calendar management, scheduling, and appointments ✅Email handling and inbox organization ✅Travel arrangements and expense tracking ✅Document preparation, formatting, and editing (Word, Excel, Google Workspace) ✅Reports and presentations (PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides) ✅Transcription, note-taking, and meeting summaries ✅File organization and cloud management (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive) ✅HR support: CV screening, recruitment, onboarding Data Entry, Research & Lead Generation ✅Accurate data entry (Excel, Google Sheets, CRM systems) ✅Data cleaning, formatting, and validation ✅Market research and competitor analysis ✅Contact list building and targeted prospect research ✅LinkedIn outreach and Sales Navigator campaigns ✅Data scraping and extraction Email Management & Marketing ✅Inbox organization and professional responses ✅Email campaign writing and design ✅Automation setup and list segmentation ✅Experience with Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit, and Klaviyo Customer Service & Chat Support ✅Email, phone, and live chat support ✅Ticketing systems (Zendesk, Freshdesk, Gorgias) ✅Complaint resolution and refund processing ✅Customer follow-ups and relationship management Tools I Use Daily Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Notion, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Zendesk, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Airtable, Calendly, Canva, WordPress, Slack, Zoom ➡️🌟How I Work: I don’t just complete tasks—I stay ahead of them. I proactively identify issues before they become problems, keep communication clear and structured, and build systems that ensure nothing falls through the cracks. I adapt quickly to your workflow and business needs. I’m excited about the opportunity to partner with you and help bring your vision to life. Let’s connect and discuss how I can support your business.

  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resources
  • HR & Business Services
  • Microsoft Office
  • Office Design
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
Brenda W.

Nairobi, Kenya

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am dedicated Recruitment Specialist with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition and HR. At 360 Staffing, I specialize in connecting businesses in Africa, Europe and Asia with skilled and unskilled talent. I manage the full recruitment cycle, providing strategic hiring solutions and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Currently, I’m leading projects with African Management Institute, Talents 2 Germany, and Modest Recruitment Agency, delivering tailored workforce solutions that drive success. My passion lies in aligning the right talent with the right opportunities. Let’s connect to discuss your recruitment needs or share insights on workforce solutions!

  • Recruiting
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Job Description Writing
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • HR System Management
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • KPI Metric Development
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • IT Recruiting
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • eRecruit
Annet W.

Nairobi, Kenya

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I help growing companies, multinationals, NGOs, and startups run compliant, efficient, and people-centered HR operations without the cost of a full in-house HR team. I’m a CHRP-K certified HR Operations Manager and Strategic HR Consultant with 8+ years of experience delivering end-to-end HR solutions across healthcare, industrial, financial services, technology, and government projects in Kenya and internationally. Currently, I lead HR operations and analytics for Africa Management Solutions Ltd (AMSOL), partnering with regional and global clients on HR outsourcing, payroll, compliance, workforce planning, and HR transformation. What I help clients with: ✅ End-to-end HR outsourcing (remote & on-site teams) ✅ Payroll management & statutory compliance ✅ Recruitment & onboarding (volume & specialist roles) ✅ HR policies, employee handbooks & compliance frameworks ✅ Performance management & succession planning ✅ HRIS setup, automation & reporting (Bamboohr,Zoho,SAP, Sage 300, Sapama ERP, Employment Hero,workpay.) ✅ Employee relations, disciplinary processes & labor law advisory I’m known for being hands-on, reliable, and detail-driven, while still thinking strategically about people, culture, and business outcomes. I’ve successfully: Led a government recruitment project of 154 staff with a team of 97 recruiters Managed payrolls, commissions, overtime, and per diems for large operational teams Set up HR operations and compliance frameworks in new markets (including Rwanda) Supported healthcare institutions with critical talent hiring and workforce continuity Whether you need ongoing HR support, a one-off HR setup, or urgent compliance help, I bring structure, clarity, and confidence to your people operations. 📩 Let’s talk about how I can support your business.

  • HR & Business Services
  • HR Policy
  • HR Cloud People
  • HR System Management
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • Employee Relations
  • Employee Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary & Benefits Benchmarking
  • Business Process Outsourcing
  • Policy Development
  • HRM Labs HRIS
Mervrick A.

Nairobi, Kenya

$19/hr
4.9
16 jobs

Struggling to hire the right people—or keep them? I help startups and growing teams build reliable, high-performing workforces without wasting time, money, or momentum. With 10+ years of HR experience across remote teams, startups, and international organisations, I don’t just “support HR”—I build systems that make your team actually work. What I Bring: Led end-to-end hiring across tech, sales, and operations teams Screened 1,200+ applications/month with structured evaluation systems Reduced employee turnover by 20% through retention strategies Built HR systems that supported 100%+ organisational growth Managed teams of up to 47 staff with performance frameworks What I Can Do For You: ✔ Full-cycle recruitment (from job post to onboarding) ✔ Talent sourcing & structured interview systems ✔ HR setup for startups (policies, SOPs, workflows) ✔ Performance management systems & KPI tracking ✔ Employee retention & engagement strategies ✔ HR compliance & audit-ready documentation How I Work: I combine data-driven HR analytics + practical execution to help you: Hire faster Reduce costly bad hires Build teams that actually perform No fluff. No generic HR theory. Just systems that work. If you’re building a team and need someone who understands both people AND performance, let’s talk. Core Skills * Talent Acquisition * Technical Recruiting * Recruitment Strategy * HR Business Partnering * People Operations * Employee Lifecycle Management * Performance Management * HR Analytics * Employee Engagement * HR Compliance * Policy Development * Workforce Planning

  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resources
  • Recruiting
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Sourcing
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Policy Development
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Employee Relations
  • Compliance
  • Employee Communications
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employment Handbook
  • Microsoft Excel
Joyce K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Here's what I bring to every recruitment engagement: 🔹 End-to-End Recruitment & Talent Acquisition I manage the full hiring cycle — job design, sourcing, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding — for local and international roles across industries. I've improved hiring processes to cut recruitment time by 20%. 🔹 Sourcing & Candidate Evaluation I identify and assess top talent through targeted sourcing strategies, structured screening, and candidate evaluation, including support for outplacement services across multiple client industries. 🔹 HR Foundations That Support Better Hiring Beyond recruitment, I build the systems that make hiring stick — job descriptions, KPI tracking, onboarding structures, and compliance frameworks — so every hire is set up to succeed. Tools & Platforms: Wingubox · Zoho HR · Workpay · Factorial HR · HCM Baraza · Microsoft Office Suite · Google Workspace · CRM Systems · Virtual Meeting Platforms Why clients choose me: ✔ Fast, structured, and reliable sourcing-to-hire process ✔ Consistent deadlines and proactive communication ✔ Works independently with minimal supervision ✔ Adapts quickly across industries and client needs ✔ No templated candidates — every search is tailored to the role Need a role filled, a pipeline built, or your hiring process improved? Let's talk about what you need.

  • Human Resources
  • HR & Business Services
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Recruiting
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • Sourcing
  • Reverse Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • HR Policy
  • Job Description Writing
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Writing
  • TalentGuard Performance Management

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