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Staff Outsourcing in Kenya
Contract and temporary staff sourced, vetted and managed for you, with employment contracts, payroll and statutory deductions handled correctly.
Lynn HR provides staff outsourcing in Kenya for employers who need people quickly, for a defined period, or without adding permanent headcount. We source and vet the staff, and we take on the contracts, payroll, statutory deductions and day-to-day administration so your managers can focus on the work.
Staff outsourcing suits seasonal peaks, projects, maternity and leave cover, new branches and roles you are not yet ready to make permanent. It gives you flexibility without the compliance risk of informal casual arrangements.
Contract staffing and temporary staffing
Contract staffing places skilled professionals on fixed-term contracts, for example an accountant for a finance system change, project officers for a funded programme, or sales staff for a product launch. Contracts run for the period you need and can be extended or converted to permanent roles.
Temporary staffing covers short-notice needs such as leave cover, events, stock-taking and sudden increases in workload. As a temporary staffing agency in Kenya, we keep a pool of vetted people so we can respond quickly.
- Project and programme staff
- Leave and maternity cover
- Seasonal and peak-period staff
- Pilot roles before a permanent hire
What we handle for you
When you outsource staff through Lynn HR, the administrative and compliance work moves off your desk. That includes written employment contracts that comply with the Employment Act 2007, monthly payroll and payslips, PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and Affordable Housing Levy deductions and remittances, leave records, and exits at the end of each contract.
You keep control of the work itself. Your managers direct the outsourced staff day to day, and we handle the HR and payroll side in the background.
- Sourcing, screening and reference checks
- Compliant fixed-term employment contracts
- Payroll, payslips and statutory remittances
- Leave, attendance and end-of-contract exits
How staff outsourcing works
Staffing brief
We agree the roles, numbers, duration, location, working hours and rates.
Sourcing and vetting
We draw on our candidate pool and advertise where needed, then screen, test and reference-check each person.
Contracts and onboarding
Selected staff sign compliant fixed-term contracts and receive an induction to your workplace rules.
Monthly administration
We run payroll, deductions, remittances, leave and attendance records, and send you one consolidated monthly invoice and report.
Review, extend or convert
As each contract nears its end we review performance with you and extend, replace or convert staff to permanent roles.
Staff outsourcing and Kenyan labour law
Informal casual arrangements carry real risk. Under section 37 of the Employment Act, a casual employee who works continuously for a month or more is treated as employed on monthly terms, with the rights that come with it. Many employers only discover this when a dispute reaches the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Properly structured staff outsourcing avoids that exposure. Every outsourced worker has a written contract with clear terms, statutory deductions are made and remitted on time, and records are kept for inspections and audits.
Choosing between staff outsourcing companies in Kenya
Staff outsourcing companies in Kenya range from large labour suppliers to specialist firms. When comparing them, check four things: how carefully they vet the people they send you, whether every worker gets a written contract that complies with the Employment Act, whether statutory deductions are actually remitted every month, and whether you get a named person to call when something goes wrong.
Lynn HR combines recruitment, HR and payroll expertise in one team. That means the people we place are properly assessed, their paperwork is handled by HR professionals, and their payroll is processed by the same team that advises employers on compliance.
- Careful sourcing and reference checks
- Written, compliant contracts for every worker
- Monthly proof of statutory remittances
- One named contact for your account
Right for you if: You need staff for a defined period, need to scale up and down, or want to avoid the admin and legal risk of casual labour.
Staff Outsourcing FAQs
What is staff outsourcing?
Staff outsourcing means a specialist firm sources workers for your business and handles their contracts, payroll, statutory deductions and HR administration, while you direct their day-to-day work.
What is the difference between contract staffing and temporary staffing?
Contract staffing places people on fixed-term contracts for projects or defined periods, usually for skilled roles. Temporary staffing covers short-notice, short-term needs such as leave cover or peak periods.
Who pays the statutory deductions for outsourced staff?
The deductions are calculated and remitted as part of the monthly payroll we run, and the costs are built into the agreed staffing rate, so you receive one invoice instead of managing separate remittances.
Can outsourced staff become permanent employees?
Yes. If a contract or temporary employee performs well, we can arrange for them to move to a permanent contract with your business.
Which sectors use staff outsourcing?
Staff outsourcing is common in retail, FMCG, hospitality, logistics, NGOs, banking and manufacturing, and anywhere with projects or seasonal demand.
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