Job Description

Do you want the opportunity to shape the future of our Intelligent Manufacturing business area's innovation landscape in a rapidly expanding region? Then we have the perfect opening for you!
We're now looking for an experienced, dynamic and strategic business-oriented HR leader for our growth focused innovation hub in India. Adding your visionary mind and solid leadership, we're ready to lead this work and raise the bar higher. We welcome you to a global and inclusive work environment with competitive salary, a gender-neutral global parental leave benefit program and benefits package!
Some words about us
We're on an exciting growth journey, building the new digital era of manufacturing. Our digital manufacturing solutions automate and connect the component manufacturing value chain - from design and planning to preparation, production and verification. Our objective is to make the shift towards efficient and sustainable manufacturing. As the market leader in CAM and metrology software with over 400,000 software licenses and global footprint, we have a unique foundation to build on. Please read more about us .
Your mission
You lead the HR function for our India Innovation Hub, setting the strategy and driving execution across all people-related initiatives. You champion a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement and partner closely with business leaders to align HR with strategic goals and ensure we're building a resilient, future-ready organization.
The role involves:

• Shaping and executing HR strategy that supports business growth and transformation
• Building HR infrastructure from scratch--systems, policies, workflows, and compliance
• Driving talent acquisition, development, and retention with a tech-forward mindset
• Fostering a culture of engagement, inclusion, and ethical leadership
• Acting as a strategic advisor to local and global leadership teams

Located in Pune, India, this role reports to the Managing Director of the Innovation Hub, with functional reporting to the global HR leader for Intelligent Manufacturing. Flexible work arrangements are available, and you'll collaborate across borders with teams around the world.
Your profile
You bring extensive experience in leading HR operations for large-scale, fast-paced organizations--ideally in tech or manufacturing. You've worked globally, integrated diverse teams, and built HR systems from the ground up. A strong grasp of Indian labor laws and global HR practices is essential, along with a passion for data-driven decision-making and digital transformation in HR.
We also highly value your personal qualities! As a natural collaborator and strategic thinker, you're energized by complexity and thrive in cross-functional environments. You lead with empathy, communicate with clarity, and inspire trust. Curiosity, resilience, and a bias for action define your approach. You're not just building processes--you're building culture.
Our culture
At Sandvik, we're tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our , or to get to know us further.
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert,
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Hiring Manager
Anil Ghegade, Managing Director, Intelligent Manufacturing India Innovation Hub
How to apply
Please send us your application through our application system as soon as possible and no later than August 31, 2025. Job ID: R0082563. Please note that we don't accept applications by e-mail.
Our recruitment process is open and fair - we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our or contact HR Services at
Machining and Intelligent Manufacturing is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global market-leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting. The business area also comprises the areas of additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing solutions. In 2024, sales were approximately 48,5 billion SEK with about 20,800 employees.