People Specialist at Matna Foods Limited

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: People Specialist

Location: Ondo

Job Description

• Support the implementation of people policies and procedures across the factory to reinforce discipline and safety culture
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HR compliance standards
• Assist with onboarding, induction, and workforce integration for new employees
• Coordinate attendance tracking, shift rosters, and manpower records to support operational continuity
• Support supervisors in handling routine employee matters, queries, and documentation
• Assist in managing employee relations issues and escalating matters appropriately to the People Manager
• Maintain organized HR data, reports, and personnel files for operational visibility
• Support learning and development coordination focused on safety, process discipline, and technical competence
• Ensure proper documentation for performance management and workforce actions
• Promote a professional and supportive work environment through consistent HR presence on the factory floor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• 3–6 years’ HR or people operations experience within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing
• Experience supporting workforce management in a shift-based factory environment
• Good understanding of HR documentation, employee records, and compliance practices
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Ability to work closely with supervisors and operational teams in a factory setting

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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