People Solutions That Protect & Grow Your Business
One Bad Hire Costs More Than You Think
Poor contracts, payroll errors, and the wrong hire are not small mistakes — they are some of the most expensive problems a growing business can have. We give you professional HR and recruitment support, without the cost of a full-time HR department.
Your Trusted HR Partner — Without the Full-Time Cost
Your people are your most important asset — and managing them well is one of the most complex challenges any business faces. From employment law and payroll to recruitment and performance management, getting HR wrong is costly, disruptive, and reputationally damaging.
At Lean Auditors, our HR & Recruitment team acts as your trusted HR partner — giving you access to professional HR expertise without the cost of a full-time HR department. We protect your business, support your team, and help you build the people capability your business needs to grow sustainably.
Schedule a Consultation
We cover every aspect of people management — from the policies and structures that protect your business to the recruitment and payroll services that keep it running smoothly.
HR Management & Compliance
- Guidance on Kenya's Employment Act and labour law compliance
- Development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Contract of employment drafting and review
- Performance management systems and appraisal process design
- Disciplinary and grievance procedure management and advisory
- Organisation design, structure, and job description development
- Rewards management and compensation benchmarking
Payroll & Employee Administration
- Full payroll outsourcing — accurate, confidential, and on time
- PAYE computation, filing, and reconciliation with KRA
- NHIF and NSSF registration, deduction, and remittance
- Employee benefits management and administration
- Statutory compliance — NITA levy, housing levy, and other deductions
- Employee records management and HR information systems
- Leave management, absenteeism tracking, and reporting
Recruitment & Talent
- End-to-end recruitment for permanent, contract, and temporary roles
- Job description and person specification development
- Candidate sourcing, screening, and shortlisting
- Interview support, assessment design, and selection advisory
- Background checks, reference verification, and credential confirmation
- Employee outsourcing and secondment arrangements
- Onboarding support and induction programme design
The Real Cost of Getting HR Wrong
These are not hypothetical risks — they are everyday realities for businesses that do not take people management seriously.
Most employment disputes across East Africa arise from unclear, incomplete, or non-compliant contracts and HR policies. Without the right documentation in place, your business is exposed to claims, tribunal proceedings, and reputational damage that far outweigh the cost of getting it right from the start.
Payroll mistakes damage employee trust, create compliance exposure with KRA, and consume significant management time to correct. Outsourcing payroll to a professional team eliminates these risks and frees your team to focus on the business.
Research consistently shows that the true cost of a bad hire — including lost productivity, management time, re-recruitment, and team disruption — can be three to five times the annual salary of the role. Getting recruitment right the first time is not a luxury — it is an investment.
Businesses That Need Professional HR Support
Our HR & Recruitment services are designed for businesses at every stage — from a startup hiring its first employee to an established company managing a complex workforce.
Talk to Our HR Team
How We Build Your HR Function From the Ground Up
HR Health Check & Needs Assessment
We begin by assessing your current HR practices, identifying compliance gaps, and understanding your people challenges and business goals before recommending any solutions.
Policy & Structure Development
We develop the HR policies, employment contracts, job descriptions, and organisational structures that your business needs — tailored to your size, industry, and stage of growth.
Recruitment & Onboarding
When you need to grow your team, we manage the full recruitment process — from job briefing and candidate sourcing through to offer, background checks, and onboarding support.
Ongoing HR Support & Compliance
We provide ongoing HR advisory, manage your payroll, handle statutory filings, and support your management team with day-to-day people matters as your business evolves.
Why Businesses Choose Lean Auditors for HR & Recruitment
Big-firm HR expertise at an accessible price
We give you access to experienced HR professionals who understand employment law, payroll compliance, and best practice people management across East Africa — without the cost of a full-time HR hire.
We protect your business legally and reputationally
Our HR advice is grounded in Kenya's Employment Act and current labour law — ensuring your contracts, policies, and people decisions are always legally defensible.
Payroll you can trust — every month
Our payroll team processes salaries accurately and on time, every month — handling all statutory deductions, KRA filings, and employee queries so you never have to worry.
Recruitment that finds the right person — not just anyone
We take time to understand the role, the team, and the culture before we search. Our recruitment process is thorough, objective, and designed to find candidates who will genuinely succeed in your organisation.
Lean Auditors completely transformed our HR function. They put proper contracts and policies in place, took over our payroll, and helped us hire three key people who have made a real difference to our business. For the first time, we feel like our people practices are actually protecting us.— Managing Director, Hospitality Group, Nairobi
Lean Auditors offers fourteen other specialist services — all under one roof.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Accurate, timely financial records and management reports for clear visibility.
Learn MoreAudit & Assurance
Independent statutory and external audits that build trust and highlight risks.
Learn MoreTax Consulting & Advisory
Strategic tax planning and KRA compliance to minimise your tax burden.
Learn MoreForensic & Investigation
Expert fraud detection and forensic accounting to protect your organisation.
Learn MoreBusiness Advisory
Strategic planning, financial advisory, and company registration support.
Learn MoreInternal Audit Services
Risk-based internal audit that strengthens controls and assures management.
Learn MoreMarketing Services
Brand identity, strategy, digital presence, and advertising services.
Learn MoreTechnology Implementation & Systems Audit
End-to-end systems implementation paired with independent systems audits.
Learn MoreIndependent Inventory Verification
Precise, independent stock takes that expose shrinkage and protect margins.
Learn MoreBusiness Process Re-engineering
Restructuring rigid workflows into a lean, secure, high-velocity operating model.
Learn MoreCompliance Audits
Evaluating day-to-day practices against regulations to close control gaps.
Learn MoreRisk Management
Enterprise Risk Management frameworks that build proactive resilience.
Learn MorePolicy & SOP Design and Review
Lean, actionable policies and SOPs that embed anti-fraud safeguards.
Learn MoreCorporate Training & Capacity Building
Practical, customised training to build resilient, future-ready teams.
Learn MoreView All Services
See the full list of professional services we offer.
Browse AllThe Right People. The Right Policies. The Right Partner.
Talk to our HR team today — we will assess your current people practices and recommend exactly what your business needs. We reply within 24 hours.