People Officer

Matna Foods Limited is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.

Matna’s operations are anchored on strong process discipline, rigorous quality control, safety standards, and operational excellence required to meet demanding global specifications. By combining advanced processing technology, deep agricultural linkages, and skilled professionals, the company consistently delivers reliable, high-grade starch for a wide range of food and industrial applications.

Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, Matna’s products remain highly competitive across domestic and export markets. The company’s growth has been guided by visionary leadership and a strong belief in the potential of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain—earning industry recognition, including the CBN Export Category Best SMEEIS Entrepreneur Award.

At Matna, we are committed to building a high-performance culture that attracts, develops, and empowers talented professionals who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and innovation—creating an environment where ideas thrive and standards are continually raised.

Job Description

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records to ensure 100% compliance with HR systems, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
• Administer employee lifecycle processes including confirmations, promotions, transfers, leave management, and exits in line with company policies.
• Provide timely and accurate HR data and reports to support decision-making and workforce planning.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries, ensuring issues are resolved within defined service level agreements (SLAs).
• Uphold a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee matters.
• Support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives to improve retention, morale, and productivity.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with MATNA Foods’ values and behavioral standards.
• Assist in managing disciplinary and grievance processes in compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws.
• Facilitate the performance management process and ensure 100% completion of performance reviews within established timelines.
• Support managers in tracking employee performance and implementing performance improvement plans where required.
• Drive awareness and consistent adoption of performance management frameworks across operational teams.
• Coordinate and monitor training and development programs aligned with operational and capability needs.
• Track and ensure completion of mandatory training programs, including health, safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate training records and support continuous learning initiatives across the workforce.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with labor laws and internal governance frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate HR documentation and ensuring audit readiness.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve HR processes, efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ HR generalist or HR operations experience, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in employee relations, HR administration, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, labor laws, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in HR reporting, analytics, and documentation management.
• Understanding of manufacturing workforce dynamics and shift-based operations.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, GMP, and food safety practices (advantageous).

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5-day workweek.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling

Office base : Ondo State