KloverHarris is a leading human capital consulting company in Lagos, Nigeria. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions in Learning and Development, HR Outsourcing, Business Consulting, and Information Technology. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and a customer-centric approach, we empower organizations to optimize their human resources, drive growth, and achieve sustainable success.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: General Manager (GM) – Corporate Services
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilledGeneral Manager (GM) of Corporate Services to lead our corporate operations in the agriculture sector.
- The GM will oversee a broad range of services that support the company’s corporate infrastructure, including administration, facilities management, legal, HR, and IT.
- The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agricultural business processes and experience in managing corporate operations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Corporate Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement corporate strategies that align with the company’s overall goals. Lead the corporate services team to ensure seamless operations and maintain organizational efficiency.
- Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of department heads, ensuring alignment across departments such as HR, IT, Legal, Administration, and Facilities.
- Budget Management: Oversee the budget for corporate services, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency.
- Policy & Compliance: Develop and enforce company policies related to corporate services, ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulatory standards in the agriculture industry.
- Facilities & Infrastructure: Oversee the management and maintenance of office spaces, company facilities, and equipment, ensuring they meet operational needs and health and safety standards.
- Legal & Risk Management: Ensure that the company’s legal obligations are met and oversee contract negotiations, dispute resolutions, and risk management processes.
- Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with external service providers, legal advisors, and government bodies.
- IT & Systems Management: Oversee the implementation and management of IT systems and infrastructure to support operational needs, improve productivity, and ensure data security.
- HR Oversight: Support human resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and training and development, in line with the company’s strategic goals.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degreein Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
- Proven experience(15 years) in corporate services management, with at least 8 years in a leadership role, ideally within the agricultural industry or a related field.
- Strong leadership skillswith the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Excellent financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource management.
- In-depth knowledgeof corporate governance, compliance regulations, and risk management in the corporate services space.
- Experience with facilities managementand overseeing the upkeep of corporate properties.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in IT systemsand experience with digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
Desired Attributes:
- Knowledge of agricultural processes and supply chains is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry.
- A collaborative, solution-focused mindset.
Application Closing Date
20th February, 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Recruitment@kloverharris.com using “GM – Corporate Services” as the subject of the mail.