Human Resources & Administration Manager

Location: Lagos State Employment: Full-time Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About FAMAD

FAMAD Nigeria PLC is a Nigerian footwear manufacturer. We are looking for a practical, fair and people-focused HR & Administration Manager to strengthen our HR function and support employees across our factory and office.

The role

The manager will lead day-to-day HR and administration, develop the capabilities of the support team, and help managers create a respectful, accountable and productive workplace. The role covers the full workforce, including factory employees, who make up the majority of FAMAD’s staff.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and develop the HR and administration team, setting clear responsibilities, work standards and support.
• Maintain accurate staff records and oversee attendance, leave, personnel files and routine HR reporting.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews and exit processes for factory and office roles.
• Support managers with performance reviews, employee concerns, grievances and disciplinary matters, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.
• Promote respectful communication, staff engagement and constructive resolution of workplace issues.
• Help managers set clear expectations and address performance or conduct concerns appropriately.
• Coordinate with factory management on workforce planning, attendance, shift-related matters and employee relations.
• Prepare and update practical HR policies and procedures in line with business needs and applicable Nigerian requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely payroll inputs to Finance; payroll processing remains with Finance.
• Coordinate staff benefits, training and relevant statutory documentation with the appropriate internal teams or advisers.
• Manage general administration, office services, supplies, facilities and service providers.
• Give management regular updates on staffing, attendance, recruitment, employee relations and other key HR matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ relevant HR experience, including experience supporting managers and handling employee relations.
• Experience working with a factory, manufacturing or other large operational workforce is strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising or developing a small team.
• CIPM membership or progress toward membership is an advantage.
• Practical knowledge of HR administration and applicable Nigerian employment requirements.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with employees at all levels.
• Sound judgement, discretion and a demonstrable commitment to fair and respectful treatment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate record-keeping.

What success looks like

• A supported and effective HR/admin team with clear responsibilities.
• Reliable employee records, HR processes and payroll inputs.
• Consistent and fair handling of staff matters across factory and office.
• Better communication between employees, supervisors and management.
• Timely recruitment and onboarding, with routine HR issues handled promptly.