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.