By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.

This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further?

Manager, PBE Global FOC - SKF Automotive Business

We are in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the role of Manager, PBE Global FOC. This role will be based in Pune and will report to the Strategic People Business Enabler Automotive Business.

Purpose of the role:

As People Business Enabler for Finance Shared Services, the role is responsible for driving the people agenda for a high-volume, process-driven global finance organization. The role will partner closely with shared services leaders in our main Financial Operation Centers in India, Polen, Mexico and China.

The role combines the strategic and tactical HR-responsibility of Finance Operations globally, with hands-on, local HR support to the India based center.

A key focus is to deliver consistent and engaging employee experience while supporting operational excellence across finance service lines such as P2P, O2C, R2R and transformation teams, and to enable effective workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role)

Business HR Partnering

- Act as a trusted HR partner to Finance Shared Services leaders and managers, translating business needs into pragmatic priorities.
- Support HR operations and people processes aligned with agreed service levels, internal governance and stakeholder expectations.
- Enable effective workforce planning, role clarity and organization design across finance service lines.

Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Workforce planning

- Partner with recruitment teams and hiring managers to support timely hiring against approved plans.
- Support rapid onboarding and integration of finance operations professionals.
- Ensure hiring and onboarding practices support capability, quality,



cultural fit and long-term retention.

Performance, Metrics & Capability Management

- Support and coach managers on performance development including effective goal setting, performance reviews and differentiation aligned to operational and business priorities, as well as development conversations.
- Use HR data and dashboards for workforce productivity, attrition, absenteeism, span of control and capability gaps.

Employee Engagement, Culture and change

- Design and enable targeted engagement and retention actions fitting the finance operation environment.
- Support leaders in addressing wellbeing, attrition drivers and employee experience.
- Drive initiatives that strengthen a high-performance and inclusive culture build on our Values: Collaborative, Evolving, Dedicated and Caring.
- Enable diversity and equity and career growth.

Compliance & Governance

- Ensure adherence to local employment laws, shift-work requirements, internal policies and HR governance frameworks.
- Maintain high standards of documentation, employee data quality and audit readiness.

Competencies

- Strong stakeholder management skills and enjoy working in a dynamic, global organization
- Ability to communicate effectively, lead change initiatives and balance the global/local interests and needs.
- Analytical mindset with ability to use HR data to identify root causes and drive action
- Self-driven and strong in planning, execution and follow-up

Requirements (or We expect you to have/be)

- MBA or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Human Resource Management or equivalent.
- 6–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in shared services or similar environments.
- Experience supporting finance/accounting functions and understanding of service lines such as P2P, O2C, R2R and transformation.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and analytics tools,



preferably SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent.
- Ability to support a broad employee span, preferably 200+ employees, in a fast-paced operational environment.

You will enjoy working here if you (are/have)

- Business-minded HR Partner: Able to connect people priorities with operational performance and business outcomes.
- Data-driven Problem Solver: Uses workforce insights to identify trends, root causes and practical improvement actions.
- Hands-on & Resilient: Comfortable working close to operations, solving issues and leading through ambiguity.
- Cooperative Change Enabler: Builds trust across cultures and functions while supporting transition, automation and continuous improvement

If you want to go further This position will be located Pune, India. You will report to Strategic People Business Enabler Automotive Business.For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Supriya Joshi, Talent Acquisition Specialist, by email [email protected] note that we can't accept applications via email.

Apply with your CV in English throughout the system, no later than 10-14-2026. We will screen candidates continuously, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you want to know more about SKF Automotive business, please visit our webpage.

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Transparency and fairness matter to us

At SKF, we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results. We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job-related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

To support a fair and transparent recruitment process, the process may include assessments, and before hiring, we may also carry out background checks and verify application information. Any employment offer will be based on the requirements of the role and an overall assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and potential. Our recruitment process may differ from country to country and will always be in line with applicablecountry-specific laws and regulations.

Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

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