Talent Acquistion Specialist at Matna Foods Limited - Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms - Our client, 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.

They are recruiting to fill position below:

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the Talent Acquisition Manager in delivering timely, high-quality hiring outcomes that sustain Matna’s factory performance, operational efficiency, quality standards, and safety culture.
• We are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about socio-economic development through agricultural and Agro-allied investments. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Talent Acquisition Manager in executing hiring plans aligned with production schedules, shift patterns, and manpower requirements
• Source and attract skilled technical, engineering, quality, safety, and factory operations talent from FMCG and industrial environments
• Maintain a pipeline of pre-qualified candidates to prevent manpower shortages that affect plant efficiency
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, assessments, and documentation
• Work with department supervisors to understand role requirements in relation to factory performance and process discipline
• Ensure candidates shortlisted meet the technical competence and behavioral standards required for a processing plant
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, talent databases, and candidate trackers for workforce visibility
• Support employer branding initiatives to position Matna as a preferred employer in the agro-processing sector
• Ensure recruitment documentation and onboarding processes align with safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• 3–5 years’ talent acquisition or recruitment experience within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing
• Experience hiring technical, engineering, and plant-based operational roles
• Understanding of workforce planning in a shift-based factory environment
• Strong sourcing, screening, coordination, and candidate assessment skills
• Ability to assess candidates for discipline, technical competence, and cultural fit within a factory setting
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• High level of organization, professionalism, and process discipline
• Familiarity with recruitment reporting and talent pipeline tracking.

Remuneration

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online