1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Mr Kevin G Grove MBE Assoc CIPD MCMI
1 Dykes Terrace
Carlisle
CA3 9AS
Phone: 01228 401696 / 07850651926
Email: fsaimatt@hotmail.com
Highly motivated individual with 25 years combined Human Resource (HR) and Administrative
Managerial experience in a variety of HR and Financial/Payroll positions within both the UK and
International locations. An out-going person who can maintain strong relationships by engaging with
other branches or with external clients. Honest, trustworthy, reliable and meticulous with excellent
organisational and managerial skills, ensuring high standards are always achieved and maintained. As a
manager understanding the needs of the business and more importantly the individual or part of a team
ensures the same goals are achieved within required timeframes. As a strong people person I enjoy the
satisfaction I receive from providing the professional service I deliver, whilst developing and nurturing
other members of the team through coaching and mentoring.
Employment Details
HR/Payroll Compliance Manager (Aug 2011 to present) - Ensure HR and Payroll governance is delivered
across a multi-organisational area within the UK for approx. 7500 personnel.
• Manage and advise organisations on HR/Payroll policies on behalf of the MOD
• Manage the Establishment Change process ensuring the posts match the requirement
• Organisation lead on Redundancy matters including succession planning
• Ensure military organisations are compliant of HR, Admin and Finance governance
• Oversee auditing procedures in respect of public and non-public spending
• Chair working group meetings with approx 45 HR personnel in 15 different locations
• Face to face floor-walking giving support and technical advice on any procedural issues
HR Admin Officer (Apr 2008 to Aug 2011) - Employed as a HR Business Partner with the Senior
Management Team (SMT) in UK, Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Update, control and manage the organisation’s appraisal policy
• Support and offer 1-2-1 career advice using the Appraisal process
• Take appropriate safeguarding measures for the security of the building and equipment
• Manage Information within unit personnel records, electronically and manual
• Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures in accordance with Employment Law
Financial Systems Administrator (Jun 2004 to Apr 2008) - Finance advisor for the SMT, employed in
different locations in the UK, Afghanistan, Iraq, Northern Ireland and Sierra Leone.
• Maintain an annual budget of 15 million pounds as forecasted in the financial plan
• Advise all employees of allowable government regulated expenditure
• Arrange contracts and audit all payments to key stakeholders under the agreed contract
• Allocate costs to project managers in accordance with budgetary expenditure
• Maintain a daily cash float of approx. 3 million dollars held in 9 different foreign currencies
• Assist in the management of clients in support of the organisation

2. Payroll Manager/HR Advisor (Apr 1992 to Jun 2004) - Providing support to senior managers in regard to
payroll advice and employment law procedures.
• Manage payroll and allowance registers, advising personnel on entitlements and charges
• Oversee and ensure personnel conform to Employment Law
• Advise senior managers on what disciplinary options are available
• Complete paperwork for all disciplinary hearings, including dismissals
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
CMI L6 Diploma in Leadership & Management
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR Management (Aug 12)
City & Guilds Graduateship Award in Leadership and Management (Level 6 NQF)
AAT Intermediate
Various Learning & Development qualifications obtained through current employment
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) Experience
CURRENTLY WORKING TOWARDS
CIPD Level 7 Post Graduate Degree in HR Management