Temporary Human Resources and Recruiting Specialist

Medbill is seeking a Temporary HR & Recruiting Specialist to join our Human Resources team for an approximately six-month assignment. This position will provide dedicated recruiting support while helping maintain continuity across HR operations during planned team absences. 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 offerManage 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 requirementsProactively 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 managersMaintain accurate and timely candidate information, interview notes, status updates, and recruiting documentation within Medbill’s applicant tracking processes, hosted on Monday.comCommunicate professionally and consistently with candidates throughout the recruitment processPartner with hiring managers and HR team members to understand position requirements and candidate profilesSupport candidate assessments, reference checks, and other pre-employment activities as assignedAssist with preparation and coordination of offers, contracts, and pre-onboarding requirementsMonitor recruiting pipelines and proactively identify positions or candidates requiring follow-upSupport recruiting reporting and tracking, including open positions, candidate pipelines, time in stage, and other recruiting metricsHelp ensure recruiting processes are followed consistently and completed within established timelinesProvide 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 absencesRespond to routine employee and contractor questions and direct more complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR or leadership contactSupport new hire onboarding, including documentation, system coordination, orientation scheduling, and completion trackingAssist with employee and contractor records and HR documentationMaintain organized and accurate HR records and documentationProvide 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 teamCoordinate the shipping and/or pickup of equipment for new international hires with local equipment vendorsCoordinate 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 interviewsStrong written and verbal English communication skillsStrong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyHigh level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling team member, candidate, and HR informationStrong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems and workflows quicklyAbility to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining consistent communication and follow-throughAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalismSound judgment and ability to recognize when a team member or HR matter requires escalationDemonstrated professional experience in Human Resources with practical exposure to recruiting and broader HR operations.Demonstrated experience reviewing CV/applications and conducting candidate screening or interviewsStrong written and verbal English communication skillsStrong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyHigh level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling team member, candidate, and HR informationStrong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems and workflows quicklyAbility to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining consistent communication and follow-throughAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalismSound 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 offboardingExperience recruiting for both Kenya-based and international/remote positionsExperience working within an applicant tracking system or recruiting workflow platformExperience using Brighter Monday or similar job posting boardExperience using Monday.com or similar project/work management systemsExperience supporting a distributed or international workforce Key Competencies Recruiting & Candidate AssessmentOrganization & PrioritizationCommunicationJudgment & EscalationAccuracy & ConfidentialityAdaptabilityAccountability & 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.

• 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