Local hiring in Kenya, shortlisted and checked.
Tell us the role and the start date. We search, interview and check every candidate, and you meet only the people who fit.
Who this is for
- Hotels, restaurants and clinics hiring front-line and supervisory staff
- Security, cleaning and facilities companies that hire often
- Shops, distributors and offices without a full HR team
- Growing businesses that need several people by the same date
What we do for you
A brief that is actually useful
Before we search, we agree the duties, pay range, hours and must-haves with you, so the shortlist matches the job and not just the job title.
Search beyond the job boards
Our own candidate pool, referrals, walk-ins at the office and targeted adverts. People who are good at their job are often not applying anywhere.
Screening you would do yourself, done first
CV review, a phone screen and an interview at our office, plus a practical test where the role needs one.
References and documents checked
We contact previous employers and check IDs, certificates and the certificate of good conduct before you meet a candidate.
A shortlist with notes, not a pile of CVs
Each candidate comes with a one-page summary: experience, strengths, notice period and salary expectation.
Help through the offer
We arrange interviews, help with the offer letter and start date, and check in with you and the new hire after the first weeks.
How it works
- 01Brief usA 15-minute call or the request form. We confirm the role, pay, hours and start date in writing.
- 02Search and screeningWe search, interview and check candidates. Typical time to a shortlist: [to be confirmed].
- 03You interview the shortlistAt your premises, at our office or by video. We handle the scheduling.
- 04Offer and startWe help with the offer and confirm the start date. Our fee is invoiced on that date.
- 05Check-in after 30 daysWe call you and the new hire to make sure the placement is working.
Have this ready for the briefing
Ten minutes of preparation saves days of searching.
- The job title and the five main duties
- Pay range and benefits (transport, meals, medical cover)
- Working hours, shifts and location
- Must-have experience, certificates or licences
- Number of positions and the start date
- Who will interview, and when they are free
What it costs
One fee per hire, agreed in writing before we start, and invoiced only on the day the person starts. No start, no invoice.
If the person leaves within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee.
Candidates never pay us for these roles. Fee level per role: [to be confirmed by Urban Careers]; ask for a quote.
What we will and won’t do
- We won’t send CVs we haven’t screened just to look busy.
- If the pay range will make the role hard to fill, we tell you early and suggest what to adjust.
- We only put forward people who have agreed to be considered for your role.
Which way of hiring suits you?
| Option | Best for | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Per hire | One-off or occasional hires, permanent or contract | One agreed fee per person, invoiced on the start date |
| Staffing and outsourcing | Seasonal peaks, projects and flexible teams | A monthly fee per worker; the staff are on our payroll |
| Retained search | Senior and confidential roles | Paid in three instalments |
- OptionPer hireBest forOne-off or occasional hires, permanent or contractHow you payOne agreed fee per person, invoiced on the start date
- OptionStaffing and outsourcingBest forSeasonal peaks, projects and flexible teamsHow you payA monthly fee per worker; the staff are on our payroll
- OptionRetained searchBest forSenior and confidential rolesHow you payPaid in three instalments
Questions people ask
It depends on the role and how many people you need. [Typical time to a shortlist to be confirmed.] We give you a date when we take the brief, and we tell you straight away if it changes.
One fee per hire, agreed before we start and invoiced on the start date. Ask for a quote for your roles.
If they leave within 90 days of the start date, we find a replacement at no extra fee.
Yes. We contact previous employers and check IDs, certificates and the certificate of good conduct before you meet a candidate.
Yes. We recruit for roles across Kenya, and candidates can apply from any county.
No. Candidates are never charged for our employer-paid roles.
Related
- For employersStaffing and outsourcingTeams on our payroll, working at your site. You set the work; we handle contracts, payroll and replacements.Read more about staffing and outsourcing
- For employersExecutive searchConfidential searches for managers and directors, run by one search lead from brief to start date.Read more about executive search
- For employersHR consultingContracts, policies and onboarding written for Kenyan employment law, as fixed-price projects.Read more about hr consulting
Hiring this month?
Send us the role and we will confirm a shortlist date.