HR & Administration Manager

Join Ejendals and help build our new factory in Vietnam

The Swedish PPE company Ejendals is establishing a new factory for the manufacture of injected safety footwear in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The factory will be wholly owned and operated by Ejendals and will complement our existing factory in Jokipii, Finland, as well as our external manufacturing partners.

The new facility is an important part of the future growth of our safety footwear business.

Our ambition is for the factory to commence production in the third quarter of 2027.

We are now looking for an experienced and hands-on HR and Administration Manager who wants to play a key role in building the new organization from the ground up and in Long-term develop in the role.

About the role

As HR and Administration Manager, you will establish and manage the factory’s HR, administration and general affairs functions. You will work closely with local and international management throughout the start-up phase and continue to develop the function as the factory grows.

This is a broad operational role for someone who enjoys creating effective structures, solving practical problems and supporting both managers and employees. You will initially build many processes yourself and will be an important local representative of Ejendals’ culture, values and ways of working.

Your main responsibilities

Human resources

• Lead the recruitment of production, office and management employees
• Coordinate onboarding, induction and employee orientation
• Prepare employment contracts and other employment documentation
• Establish and maintain employee records, HR databases and reporting
• Administer attendance, leave and timekeeping processes
• Coordinate payroll preparation and employee benefits
• Manage Social Insurance, Health Insurance and statutory employment requirements
• Support performance management, competence development and succession planning
• Advise managers on employee relations, disciplinary matters and grievances
• Develop HR policies, procedures and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with Vietnamese labour law and Ejendals’ global policies

Administration and general affairs

• Establish and manage the administrative operations of the office and factory
• Coordinate security, cleaning and other workplace services
• Manage administrative purchasing and office supplies
• Select and manage relationships with local service providers and vendors
• Coordinate internal communication, company events and employee activities
• Support customer audits, inspections and factory visits
• Liaise with relevant local authorities on routine administrative matters
• Support management in cross-functional projects during the factory start-up

Please submit your application no later than 28th of October 2026.

Ejendals is an international company that for generations has specialized in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality products that protect hands and feet. In close collaboration with researchers and our customers, we design products that deliver the highest standard of protection, durability and ergonomics. What we sell is a complete safety concept, which aims to reduce accidents through quality products, education and safety inspections. From our corporate head office in Leksand, Sweden, we envision a safer day with zero injuries to hands and feet. Our main product brands are TEGERA® gloves and JALAS® shoes. Ejendals has about 450 employees located in 35 countries. Read more at ejendals.com. When working with Ejendals, you become part of a stable, growing and successful company. You get the opportunity to work with a well-known brand, where you will contribute to the company's continued expansion. We look forward to hearing from you!