HR Advisory Services
in Kenya.
Two Max Group delivers Kenya's most authoritative HR advisory services — Employment Act compliance, labour relations, HR audits, and strategic people consulting. IHRM-certified advisors protecting your organisation from legal risk.
What Are HR Advisory Services in Kenya?
HR advisory services in Kenya cover the full spectrum of strategic and operational human resource consulting — helping organisations build compliant employment frameworks, manage complex labour relations, resolve workplace disputes, and develop high-performing people strategies aligned to Kenya's legal and cultural environment.
Kenya's Employment Act 2007, the NSSF Act 2013, the Industrial Relations Act, and the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) create a complex regulatory environment. Non-compliance exposes employers to significant financial penalties, tribunal awards, and reputational damage. Two Max Group's IHRM-certified advisors provide the institutional expertise to navigate this environment with confidence.
Whether you are a foreign company entering Kenya, an NGO managing a diverse workforce, or an established Kenyan employer facing a labour dispute — our HR advisory team delivers practical, authoritative guidance that protects your organisation and develops your people.
Employment Law Compliance
Full alignment with the Employment Act 2007, NSSF Act, SHIF Act, Housing Levy, and related statutes — policies, contracts, and processes reviewed and structured to eliminate legal risk.
Labour Relations & Trade Union Management
CBA negotiation, trade union engagement, and collective bargaining strategy — protecting organisational interests while maintaining productive workforce relations.
Disciplinary & Grievance Management
Properly conducted disciplinary and grievance processes under Kenya's Employment Act — preventing Employment and Labour Relations Court exposure before it arises.
HR Policy Development
Comprehensive HR policy frameworks — staff handbooks, codes of conduct, leave policies, and performance management systems aligned to Kenyan law and international best practice.
Strategic HR & Organisational Design
Workforce planning, organisational restructuring, job evaluation, and HR transformation projects for organisations scaling or restructuring across East Africa.
Complete HR Advisory for Kenya
Every stage of your workforce lifecycle — from employment contracts and compliance through to labour disputes and organisational development. Fully managed by IHRM-certified Kenya specialists.
HR & Compliance Audit Kenya
A forensic review of your employment contracts, HR policies, payroll records, and statutory filings against the Employment Act 2007 and all current Kenya labour statutes. Our audit identifies every compliance gap before it results in a penalty, tribunal award, or legal liability.
- Employment contract review — all staff categories
- HR policy alignment to Employment Act 2007
- Statutory deductions audit (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy)
- Leave management compliance review
- Disciplinary and grievance procedure assessment
- Written audit report with gap analysis and remediation plan
- ELRC exposure risk assessment included
Labour Relations & CBA Advisory
Strategic guidance on trade union engagement, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiation, recognition disputes, and labour relations strategy for employers across Kenya's unionised sectors.
Disciplinary & Grievance Management
End-to-end management of disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and termination processes fully compliant with the Employment Act 2007 — protecting your organisation from ELRC claims.
HR Policy Development
Comprehensive HR policy frameworks — staff handbooks, code of conduct, leave policy, performance management, and remote work policies. Fully aligned to Kenyan law and international standards.
Organisational Design & Restructuring
Workforce planning, job evaluation, grade structure design, and restructuring advisory — managing organisational change in compliance with Kenya's Employment Act retrenchment requirements.
Compensation & Benefits Strategy
Job grading, salary benchmarking against the 2026 Kenya market, benefits structure design, and total reward strategy development — attracting and retaining talent competitively.
ELRC Dispute Support
Pre-litigation advisory, documentation review, witness statement preparation, and strategic guidance for Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) matters in Kenya.
HR Function Setup & Transformation
For new market entrants and growing organisations — full HR function design, systems selection, process documentation, and HR team capability development for Kenya operations.
Our HR Advisory Process
A clear, structured approach to every HR advisory mandate — from diagnostic to delivered solution.
Brief & Diagnostic
We conduct an initial consultation to understand your organisation, workforce structure, current HR challenges, and compliance status. A scoped proposal and timeline are agreed before work begins.
Review & Analysis
Our advisors conduct a systematic review of your employment contracts, HR policies, payroll records, disciplinary documentation, and statutory filings — mapping all findings against Kenya's legal requirements.
Gap Report & Recommendations
A detailed written report is delivered — identifying every compliance gap, legal risk, and improvement opportunity, with prioritised recommendations and a practical remediation plan.
Implementation & Retainer Support
Our advisors support implementation of all recommendations — drafting new policies, contracts, and procedures — and remain available on retainer for ongoing HR queries, disputes, and compliance updates.
What Kenya's Employment Act Requires from Every Employer
The Employment Act 2007 is the primary legislation governing employment relationships in Kenya. Non-compliance exposes employers to fines, back-pay awards, and ELRC claims. Two Max Group ensures your organisation meets every obligation — proactively, not reactively.
Written Employment Contracts
Every employee must receive a written contract within two months of engagement — covering role, remuneration, hours, leave, and notice periods as prescribed under Section 9 of the Employment Act.
Leave Entitlements
21 days minimum annual leave, 30 days sick leave, 3 months maternity leave, 2 weeks paternity leave — all mandatory under the Employment Act 2007 and not waivable by contract.
Statutory Deductions
PAYE income tax, NSSF Tier I & II contributions, SHIF health fund (2.75%), and Housing Levy (1.5%) must be deducted and remitted monthly — failure attracts KRA penalties and interest.
Disciplinary Procedures
Lawful termination in Kenya requires a fair process — notice of allegations, opportunity to respond, documented hearing, and written decision. Procedural failure creates ELRC liability regardless of conduct.
Redundancy & Retrenchment
Retrenchment in Kenya requires prior notice to employees and the Ministry of Labour, a fair selection process, and severance pay calculated per the Employment Act — failure to comply creates significant legal exposure.
Resolving Workplace Disputes Before They Escalate
Kenya's Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) handles thousands of cases annually. Most begin as preventable internal disputes. Two Max Group's labour relations advisory intercepts disputes at every stage — from the first grievance to ELRC proceedings — protecting your organisation's interests and minimising cost.
Internal Grievance & Disciplinary Stage
We advise on and manage internal disciplinary and grievance processes — ensuring procedural fairness under the Employment Act and documenting every step to withstand ELRC scrutiny.
Conciliation & Mediation
Where internal resolution fails, we support Ministry of Labour conciliation — the mandatory precursor to ELRC proceedings — negotiating settlements that protect your commercial interests.
ELRC Pre-Litigation Support
For matters proceeding to the Employment and Labour Relations Court, we provide full pre-litigation advisory including documentation review, witness preparation, and strategic guidance on ELRC procedure.
Trade Union & CBA Advisory
We advise on union recognition, membership thresholds, CBA scope, and collective bargaining strategy — protecting organisational interests in Kenya's unionised sectors including manufacturing, transport, hospitality, and financial services.
Discuss Labour Relations →Unfair Dismissal Defence
Two Max Group prepares comprehensive documentation packages for ELRC unfair dismissal claims — ensuring every procedural requirement under Section 41–47 of the Employment Act was properly followed.
Constructive Dismissal Prevention
We advise on managing difficult employment relationships — preventing the working environment deteriorations that create constructive dismissal liability under Kenyan employment law.
Redundancy & Retrenchment Management
Full retrenchment project management — Ministry of Labour notification, selection criteria documentation, severance calculation, and employee communication — minimising ELRC exposure.
Collective Dispute Management
Strategic advisory during industrial action, go-slows, and collective disputes — protecting essential services, managing communication, and resolving collective grievances before escalation.
Senior Employee Separation
Confidential advisory on executive and senior employee departures — negotiated settlement agreements, restrictive covenant enforcement, and post-employment obligation management.
Kenya's Most Trusted HR Advisory Partner
Two Max Group has provided HR advisory services in Kenya since 2010 — advising over 500 organisations on Employment Act compliance, labour relations, and strategic HR. Our IHRM-certified advisors combine legal depth with practical operational experience.
Kenya-Exclusive HR Expertise
We operate exclusively in Kenya and East Africa — meaning every recommendation is grounded in current Kenyan law, ELRC precedent, and local employment market reality, not generic global HR frameworks.
IHRM-Certified Advisory Team
All Two Max Group HR advisors hold current Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) accreditation — Kenya's professional HR authority. Our advice meets the highest professional standards.
Zero Penalty Track Record
Across 14 years and 500+ client organisations, Two Max Group maintains a zero statutory penalty record — no KRA fines, no ELRC awards against advised clients, no Ministry of Labour sanctions.
Integrated Workforce Solutions
Our HR advisory seamlessly integrates with Two Max Group's EOR, payroll, and executive search services — providing a single accountable partner for every people-related need in Kenya.
Proactive, Not Reactive
We structure our advisory to identify and eliminate HR risk before it materialises — not to firefight after a tribunal claim is filed. Prevention is always less costly than litigation.
What Our Clients Say About Two Max HR Advisory
Two Max Group's HR audit identified seven Employment Act compliance gaps we were completely unaware of. Their remediation plan was practical and delivered within three weeks. We avoided what could have been a costly ELRC exposure.
We engaged Two Max Group to manage a redundancy process for 28 staff. Their knowledge of Kenya's retrenchment requirements was exceptional — every step was properly documented, Ministry of Labour notifications were handled, and we had zero ELRC claims.
As a new market entrant, we had no HR infrastructure in Kenya. Two Max Group built our entire employment framework — contracts, handbook, disciplinary procedures — from scratch. 18 months in and we have had zero employment disputes.
Two Max Group supported us through a sensitive senior employee separation. Their advice was authoritative, discreet, and commercially sound. The matter was resolved without litigation — a result we could not have achieved without their expertise.
HR Advisory Kenya — Common Questions
Answers to what organisations ask most often about HR advisory services, Employment Act compliance, and labour relations in Kenya.
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Book a ConsultationHR Advisory Resources for Kenya
The Complete 2026 Guide to Kenya's Employment Act — What Every Employer Must Know
A comprehensive walkthrough of Employment Act 2007 obligations — contracts, leave, disciplinary procedures, redundancy, and ELRC risk — updated for 2026.
Read the Guide →CBA Negotiation in Kenya: What Employers Need to Know in 2026
Collective bargaining strategy for Kenya's unionised sectors — legal requirements, timelines, and employer protections.
Read →5 Employment Act Compliance Gaps That Expose Kenyan Employers to ELRC Claims
The most common HR compliance failures identified in Two Max Group's 2026 audit programme.
Read →HR Advisory in Kenya.
Compliant. Expert. Proactive.
Brief our IHRM-certified HR advisors on your people challenge. We respond within 48 hours with a scoped proposal and clear next steps.