People Officer at Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in the agribusiness on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: People Officer

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online