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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOE&126

Training on Employment & HR Contract Management

Master employment & HR contract management with legal compliance, dispute resolution, and HR outsourcing strategies.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course equips participants with practical skills to draft, manage, and enforce employment and HR-related contracts. It covers labor laws, employee rights, compliance issues, dispute resolution, and contract lifecycle management. Through real-world case studies, participants learn how to minimize risks, enhance employee relations, and ensure legal compliance in employment agreements, contractor arrangements, and HR outsourcing.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • HR managers and HR business partners

  • Employment lawyers and legal advisors

  • Line managers and supervisors involved in hiring

  • Payroll and compliance officers

  • Recruitment and talent acquisition specialists

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Draft and interpret employment and HR-related contracts

  • Ensure compliance with labor and employment laws

  • Manage risks related to employee contracts and HR outsourcing

  • Handle disputes, terminations, and grievances effectively

  • Apply best practices in HR contract lifecycle management

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Fundamentals of Employment & HR Contracts

  • Types of employment contracts (permanent, fixed-term, contract-based)
  • Rights, obligations, and key contract clauses
  • Case Study: Drafting a standard employment contract

Module 2: Labor Laws & Compliance

  • National and international labor law frameworks
  • Anti-discrimination, equal opportunity, and workplace fairness
  • Case Study: Compliance issues in multinational HR contracts

Module 3: HR Outsourcing & Contractor Agreements

  • Outsourcing HR services and managing third-party contracts
  • Independent contractors vs. employees – legal implications
  • Case Study: Managing risks in outsourced payroll services

Module 4: Dispute Resolution & Employee Relations

  • Handling terminations, grievances, and disciplinary cases
  • Mediation, arbitration, and litigation in employment disputes
  • Case Study: Wrongful termination dispute

Module 5: Best Practices in HR Contract Management

  • Contract lifecycle management tools for HR
  • Digital transformation and HR contract automation
  • Case Study: Implementing e-signature and digital HR systems
Impact

Where the change lands

Organization Impact

  • Reduced legal and compliance risks in employee contracts

  • Enhanced employee relations and trust through transparent agreements

  • Improved handling of disputes and grievances

  • Strengthened compliance with labor laws and regulations

  • Streamlined contract management processes in HR


Individual Impact

  • Stronger skills in drafting and negotiating employment contracts

  • In-depth understanding of labor laws and employee rights

  • Enhanced ability to resolve HR-related disputes

  • Practical knowledge of compliance frameworks

  • Career advancement in HR, legal, and people management roles

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

HR professionals, legal officers, and managers responsible for employment and HR contracts.

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Find the right course for you

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Employment & HR Contract Management in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.