Remote HR Specialist

This is a remote position.

Company Overview

ClearDesk was founded based on years of experience in prior businesses outsourcing amazing talent from places like Colombia, India, and the Philippines. We now live in a world where high-speed internet and the latest technology allow us to build a team of amazing people worldwide.

At ClearDesk, we handle sourcing, recruiting, and managing our overseas talent as they work with our clients. Our goal is to provide exceptional service that exceeds expectations, and we take pride in our ability to match each client with the right talent to suit their unique needs.

Our Mission

At ClearDesk, we're passionate about helping people succeed. Our mission is to assist clients in building top-performing teams in the most cost-effective way possible, enabling them to thrive in today's competitive business landscape. Additionally, we're committed to helping our remote talent develop their careers within outstanding teams while supporting their families.

But we don't stop there. We're constantly pushing ourselves to grow and learn by surrounding ourselves with the very best talent. This culture of continuous improvement enables us to provide even better service to our clients and team members alike. At ClearDesk, we believe that when everyone succeeds, we all succeed.

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and culturally attuned HR Specialist based in Kenya to serve as the go-to resource for all HR-related matters in the local context. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong grasp of Kenyan labor laws, compensation structures, and benefits administration—and who thrives in a startup environment. You'll work closely and collaborate with key stakeholders to support our team’s growth and ensure compliance, fairness, and a strong employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for all Kenya-based employment matters
  
• Advise leadership on Kenyan labor laws and relevant local regulations
  
• Stay current with local employment laws, market benchmarks, and HR trends
  
• Design and maintain competitive, market-aligned compensation and benefits structures
  
• Oversee benefits programs including medical with knowledge of local providers
  
• Build scalable, culturally relevant onboarding and HR processes
  
• Support local hiring practices and recruitment coordination when needed
  
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and global teams on compliance and people strategy.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Holder
  
• Must be comfortable with using Hubstaff, a time-tracking application
  
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and relevant local regulations.
  
• Experience managing compensation, benefits, and HR compliance in Kenya
  
• Familiarity with Kenyan HR tools and systems
  
• Understanding of local recruitment practices
  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
  
• Reliable internet connection and remote work readiness (min speed of 35 Mbps)
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Earn a competitive hourly rate, based on experience.
  
• Work from home
  
• HMO
  
• Bonuses and incentives
  
• Paid training