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Your trusted talent sourcing partner in Africa. Lynn HR helps companies in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe identify, assess and recruit qualified professionals from Kenya and selected African markets.
Finding the right talent shouldn’t mean spending weeks sifting applications, verifying experience and coordinating interviews. We manage talent sourcing, candidate screening and interview coordination, so your team can focus on choosing the right people.
Whether you’re hiring one remote professional or building a team, we connect you with talent matched to your requirements.
Where we recruit: Kenya is our core market, with sourcing in other African countries depending on the role.
Why hire remote talent from Kenya?
Time zones that work for you. Kenya is just 2–3 hours ahead of the UK and Europe, so professionals work during your business day. For North American employers, we source candidates able to cover US mornings or work US-aligned hours.
Fluent English. English is a language of business and education in Kenya. Candidates communicate clearly with your team and your customers, in writing and on calls.
A deep, skilled talent pool. Nairobi is one of Africa’s leading business and technology hubs, with university-educated professionals across customer support, marketing, finance and technology.
Strong value. Experienced professionals at competitive rates, recruited through a structured process rather than the gamble of anonymous freelance marketplaces.
Your recruitment partner for African talent
Expanding your talent search into Africa gives you access to professionals with diverse skills, international experience and strong remote-working capabilities.
Identifying the right candidates, assessing their qualifications and managing recruitment in a new market is difficult without local knowledge and an established sourcing network. Lynn HR gives you both.
We work with international employers to understand their hiring requirements, source suitable professionals, assess candidates against role-specific criteria and coordinate the process from first search to final interview and beyond. Our goal is simple: to help you make confident hiring decisions with carefully screened, relevant candidates.
Why work with Lynn HR?
- A real team on the ground. Lynn HR is a Nairobi-based recruitment firm with offices at The Mirage, Westlands. We’re an established, VAT-registered Kenyan company, not a faceless platform.
- Proven international experience. We already recruit in Kenya for employers based outside the country.
- Targeted talent sourcing. We search against your job requirements, experience expectations, technical skills and business needs, not simply by volume of applications.
- Structured candidate screening. Role-specific criteria: experience verification, skills assessments, communication evaluations, portfolio reviews and reference checks, as relevant to each role. We tell you exactly what has been verified for each candidate.
- Local market knowledge. We understand Kenyan salary expectations, working culture and the local talent market.
- Organised recruitment coordination. Candidate communication, interview scheduling, feedback and progress updates, handled for you.
- Flexible support. One professional or several, we tailor our sourcing to your vacancies and hiring priorities.
- Quality over quantity. A focused shortlist of relevant candidates, not a flood of unsuitable CVs.
Our talent sourcing specialisations
1. Remote customer support and customer experience
Professionals who help your business deliver responsive, reliable customer service.
- Customer support representatives
- Customer service associates
- Customer success associates
- Technical support representatives
- E-commerce customer support specialists
- Sales development representatives
- Virtual assistants
- Remote operations assistants
We assess communication skills, customer service experience, familiarity with relevant software and ability to meet your working hours.
2. Digital marketing and creative professionals
Professionals who support your marketing, campaigns and digital growth.
- SEO specialists
- Social media managers
- Digital marketing assistants
- Paid advertising specialists
- Content writers
- Graphic designers
- Video editors
- Email marketing specialists
- Marketing automation assistants
Screening includes portfolio reviews, practical assessments, previous campaign experience and familiarity with relevant marketing tools.
3. Finance and administrative professionals
Qualified candidates to support your financial and administrative operations.
- Administrative assistants
- Virtual executive assistants
- Bookkeepers
- Accounts assistants
- Finance administrators
- Data entry specialists
- Operations coordinators
- Administrative support officers
Screening covers qualifications, professional experience, accuracy, software proficiency and role-specific competencies.
4. Technology professionals
Candidates for selected technical and digital roles.
- Software developers
- Web developers
- IT support specialists
- Quality assurance testers
- Data analysts
- Cloud support specialists
For specialised positions, we arrange technical assessments, including through qualified technical assessors.
Need a different skill set? Tell us about your requirements. We’ll assess whether your vacancy fits our recruitment capabilities and recommend the right sourcing approach.
How our international talent sourcing process works
Tell us about your hiring needs
Share your job description, required qualifications, experience level, salary range, working arrangement and hiring timeline. We’ll discuss the role and clarify the skills and experience you need.
We source suitable candidates
We search through professional networks, targeted outreach, recruitment channels and our talent database, guided by the requirements of your vacancy.
We screen and assess candidates
Against the agreed criteria. Depending on the role: CV and employment history reviews, qualification verification, skills and communication assessments, portfolio reviews, availability and salary checks, and reference checks with candidate consent.
You receive a shortlist
Candidates who meet the agreed criteria, with their professional profiles and assessment findings. Shortlist size and timing are agreed for each assignment.
Interview and select
We coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates and gather feedback. The final hiring decision is always yours.
Complete the hire
Once you’ve chosen a candidate, we coordinate the agreed onboarding support. Your company employs or contracts the successful candidate directly and is responsible for the employment arrangements. We recommend taking appropriate advice on employment, tax and regulatory obligations in the relevant jurisdictions.
Who we work with
- International businesses recruiting remote professionals and expanding their talent pool beyond their home markets.
- Startups and growing companies that need skilled people and a structured recruitment process, without building a large in-house recruitment team.
- Digital marketing and technology agencies seeking marketing, creative, administrative, customer support or technical professionals.
- E-commerce and customer-focused businesses hiring customer support and operations staff who can work their required schedules.
- International recruitment and staffing agencies looking for a sourcing partner in Kenya and Africa.
Recruitment partnerships for agencies
Are you a recruitment agency expanding your candidate sourcing into Africa? Lynn HR partners with agencies to identify, screen and present suitable candidates for their vacancies.
Before work begins, we agree the division of responsibilities, commercial terms, candidate introductions, confidentiality and service expectations.
Frequently asked questions
Can Lynn HR help international companies hire professionals from Africa?
Yes. Lynn HR provides recruitment and talent-sourcing support for international employers seeking candidates in Kenya and other African markets. Send us your vacancy and we will confirm how we can support your recruitment.
Which countries can Lynn HR recruit from?
Kenya is our core market. Sourcing in other African countries depends on the role, candidate availability and our network in that market. Tell us your preferred location and we will advise.
Which types of professionals can Lynn HR source?
We specialise in remote customer support, digital marketing and creative roles, finance and administration, and selected technology roles. We assess every vacancy individually.
Does Lynn HR recruit for remote positions?
Yes. We recruit for remote roles and discuss time-zone requirements, working hours, experience, equipment and the intended working arrangement during recruitment.
Will candidates work in our time zone?
For UK and European employers, Kenyan working hours overlap almost completely with yours. For US and Canadian employers, we source candidates able to work your preferred hours.
How does Lynn HR screen candidates?
Screening depends on the position and can include CV reviews, interviews, skills assessments, experience verification, portfolio reviews and reference checks. We confirm exactly what screening was carried out for each candidate we present.
How much does international recruitment cost?
Our fees depend on the role, sourcing complexity, number of vacancies and level of support required. We agree the scope, fees, payment terms and any replacement provisions before starting, and send you a tailored proposal.
Can Lynn HR recruit several professionals for one company?
Yes. We plan multi-vacancy assignments around your hiring needs, candidate availability and timelines.
Does Lynn HR employ the professionals on behalf of international clients?
Our service focuses on recruitment and talent sourcing, and the employer hires the successful candidate directly. Any alternative employment or staffing arrangement would require a separate assessment of the legal, tax and regulatory requirements.
How do we start working with Lynn HR?
Submit your vacancy or book a call. We will review your needs, confirm how we can help and explain the recruitment process.
Let’s find the right talent for your business
Whether you’re hiring your first remote professional, expanding your customer support team or looking for a sourcing partner in Africa, tell us about your vacancy, the skills you need and your timeline.