Kernel for recruitment firms
Expand your offering toward Africa using the Kernel infrastructure: 54-country coverage, EOR, payroll, equipment, through the partner program.
Your challenges
A recruitment firm seeing clients open positions in Africa faces a dilemma: miss the opportunity, or build country-by-country expertise without the means. The Kernel partner program offers a third path: co-build the offer with a specialised HR partner that handles contracting, payroll and compliance once the candidate is found. You keep the client relationship and the placement margin, Kernel secures the operational backbone. You expand your offer toward Africa without setting up local entities or hiring a dedicated legal team.
Uneven country coverage
Your clients ask for hires across multiple African countries you cannot all cover with the same quality.
Backbone to secure
Once the candidate is found, the client looks for a partner to handle contract, payroll and compliance.
Margin and differentiation
To stay competitive you must broaden the offer without diluting margin.
Reputation and quality
Recommending an HR partner puts your credibility on the line with the end client.
How Kernel addresses it
Kernel partner program
A dedicated framework for recruitment firms: commissioning, shared briefs, single point of contact.
Learn moreKernel EOR Africa
Contracting and payroll backbone for your African placements where the client has no entity.
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For clients who then want to industrialise their multi-country African HR function.
Learn moreTypical profiles placed via the partner program
How the Kernel partnership works
- Your role
- Sourcing, qualification, client relationship
- Kernel’s role
- Contracting, payroll, compliance, equipment
- Country coverage
- All 54 African countries, in-house or via partners
- Commissioning
- Defined within the partner program
- Activation lead time
- Live within days of agreement
FAQ
How is commissioning structured?
Terms are defined within the partner program based on volume and placement type.
Can you support us across all African countries?
Yes, all 54 countries are covered in-house or via vetted partners. Lead times vary by country.
Can our client sign directly with Kernel?
Yes. Kernel signs with your end client and keeps the contracting and payroll services.
How is confidentiality handled?
The partner program includes mutual confidentiality commitments on briefs and candidates.
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