Temporary Human Resources and Recruiting Specialist

Reports to: HR Manager

Location: Remote, Kenya

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Compensation: KSH 600 per hour

Position Overview

The primary focus of this position will be supporting Medbill's recruiting and hiring activities, including candidate sourcing and screening, interview coordination, applicant tracking, and hiring administration. This position will also provide broader HR operational support as needed to maintain continuity during planned HR Team absences.

This is a hands-on position well suited for an HR professional who is comfortable managing recruiting activities independently while also shifting between talent acquisition, team member support, HR administration, and other day-to-day HR priorities.

Because this is a temporary coverage position, responsibilities may evolve throughout the assignment based on the needs and availability of the HR Team. While this position is designed as a six-month temporary assignment, strong performance may be considered for future project-based opportunities with Medbill as business needs arise. Continued work beyond the initial contract is not guaranteed. 

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Support recruiting activities for assigned positions from candidate sourcing through selection and offer
• Manage assigned recruiting pipelines with limited day-to-day oversight, ensuring candidates progress through established stages and hiring managers receive timely follow-up.
• Review applications and CVs using the Brighter Monday platform to identify candidates who meet established position requirements
• Proactively source candidates for assigned positions using appropriate recruiting platforms and sourcing strategies when applicant flow is insufficient.
• Conduct first-round interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, communication, and alignment with established position requirements.
• Document clear, evidence-based candidate recommendations for hiring managers following interviews.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate information, interview notes, status updates, and recruiting documentation within Medbill’s applicant tracking processes, hosted on Monday.com
• Communicate professionally and consistently with candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Partner with hiring managers and HR team members to understand position requirements and candidate profiles
• Support candidate assessments, reference checks, and other pre-employment activities as assigned
• Assist with preparation and coordination of offers, contracts, and pre-onboarding requirements
• Monitor recruiting pipelines and proactively identify positions or candidates requiring follow-up
• Support recruiting reporting and tracking, including open positions, candidate pipelines, time in stage, and other recruiting metrics
• Help ensure recruiting processes are followed consistently and completed within established timelines
• Provide feedback on the full recruiting process and share opportunities for improvement

HR Operations & Team Coverage

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative and operational support during planned HR team absences
• Respond to routine employee and contractor questions and direct more complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR or leadership contact
• Support new hire onboarding, including documentation, system coordination, orientation scheduling, and completion tracking
• Assist with employee and contractor records and HR documentation
• Maintain organized and accurate HR records and documentation
• Provide additional HR coverage and administrative support based on changing department needs throughout the temporary assignment

International Team Support

• Serve as a day-to-day HR point of contact for international contractors and consultants, escalating employee relations, policy, compliance, compensation, or other sensitive matters to the appropriate HR or leadership contact.
• Receive and forward power outage notifications and other call-offs to the leadership team
• Coordinate the shipping and/or pickup of equipment for new international hires with local equipment vendors
• Coordinate the return of equipment for offboarding international team members

Our Ideal Applicant

The ideal candidate has practical Human Resources experience with a strong foundation in recruiting and is comfortable stepping into an established HR function to provide dependable temporary support.

This position requires someone who can quickly learn existing processes, manage competing priorities, communicate professionally with candidates and team members, and recognize when an HR matter should be escalated rather than handled independently.

The successful candidate will be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a remote environment while maintaining close communication with the broader HR team.

Qualificiations

Required

• Demonstrated professional experience in Human Resources with practical exposure to recruiting and broader HR operations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing CV/applications and conducting candidate screening or interviews
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling team member, candidate, and HR information
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining consistent communication and follow-through
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Sound judgment and ability to recognize when a team member or HR matter requires escalation
• Demonstrated professional experience in Human Resources with practical exposure to recruiting and broader HR operations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing CV/applications and conducting candidate screening or interviews
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling team member, candidate, and HR information
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining consistent communication and follow-through
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Sound judgment and ability to recognize when a team member or HR matter requires escalation

Preferred

• Experience supporting multiple areas of the employee or contractor lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, documentation, performance management, or offboarding
• Experience recruiting for both Kenya-based and international/remote positions
• Experience working within an applicant tracking system or recruiting workflow platform
• Experience using Brighter Monday or similar job posting board
• Experience using Monday.com or similar project/work management systems
• Experience supporting a distributed or international workforce

  
  

Key Competencies

• Recruiting & Candidate Assessment
• Organization & Prioritization
• Communication
• Judgment & Escalation
• Accuracy & Confidentiality
• Adaptability
• Accountability & Follow-Through

What Success Looks Like

• Assigned recruiting pipelines remain organized, current, and moving within established timelines.
• Candidates and hiring managers receive timely, professional communication and follow-up.
• Routine HR and international team support continues reliably during HR team absences.
• HR documentation and records remain accurate, complete, and confidential.
• Issues requiring additional HR judgment or authority are identified and escalated appropriately.
• The specialist becomes increasingly self-sufficient as they learn Medbill's HR processes and systems.