Everlyn Kitheka
@everlynkitheka
Experienced HR and Talent Acquisition specialist improving retention and optimizing people operations.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an HR and Talent Acquisition specialist with over 10 years' experience leading full-cycle recruitment, HR operations, and compliance in hybrid and remote environments. I prioritize pragmatic, data-driven solutions that improve retention and operational efficiency.
I improved employee retention by 40% through redesigned onboarding and mentorship, filled 100% of open roles on time, and launched recognition and reporting frameworks that boosted satisfaction 20% while reducing grievance resolution from 14 to 5 days.
I have managed monthly HR budgets exceeding Ksh 5M, led HRIS automation and system integrations, and overseen hiring and integration for 200+ employees. I am seeking a remote-ready role focused on people operations, strategic workforce development and measurable HR outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Partner
Machakos Doctors' Plaza
Dec 2017 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Reduced employee turnover by 40% through revised onboarding and mentorship, filled 100% of open roles and managed a recruitment pipeline of 150+ roles while overseeing a monthly HR operations budget exceeding Ksh 5M.
HR & Admin Manager
Greenbuck Construction Limited
Oct 2013 - Nov 2017 (4 years 1 month)
Improved onboarding timelines by 25% and reduced administrative processing times by 30% through digital HR tools and process redesign. Ensured compliance with Kenyan labor laws and managed workforce records for 300+ employees while controlling HR budgets.
HR Assistant
Consolidated Bank of Kenya
Jan 2011 - Sep 2013 (2 years 8 months)
Led hiring and onboarding of 100+ staff to support rapid expansion and enable management of a Ksh 100M loan portfolio; improved hiring accuracy by 35% and increased new-hire productivity by 25% in the first 90 days.
HR Assistant
Essar Telecomm – Yu Mobile
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 (11 months)
Managed ~150 candidate inquiries daily and reduced time-to-fill by 30% through streamlined screening and scheduling; improved retention by 20% and increased new-hire productivity within the first 90 days.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce (Finance)
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a finance focus at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
College Of Human Resource Management
Certified Human Resource Professional, Human Resource Management
Obtained the Certified Human Resource Professional credential from the College Of Human Resource Management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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