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.
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