Senior Manager - Total Rewards MEA

Job Description SummaryGE Vernova is seeking an experienced Total Rewards Partner to lead compensation practices for the Middle East & Africa regions. This role will provide expert consultation and leadership on compensation strategy, program implementation, salary structures, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance to HR and Business Teams within the regions.This is a senior individual contributor role with broad ownership across regional compensation practices. The successful candidate will partner closely with HR, business leaders, and global Total Rewards stakeholders to ensure compensation programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business strategy. This role requires a strong combination of compensation expertise, stakeholder management, analytical capability, business partnership, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed environment.Job DescriptionJob Description Roles and ResponsibilitiesPartner with Country HR Leaders on the rollout and localization of compensation programs (including allowances), tools, policies, and processes within the Middle East + Africa regions.Drive strong adherence to governance and disciplined decision-making while balancing regional business needs with enterprise-wide principles and standards.Build effective working relationships across HR, business leadership, finance, and legal teams to support high-quality, practical compensation solutions.Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance compensation processes, user experience, and overall program effectiveness.Partner with HR leaders, People Partners, and business stakeholders to provide compensation guidance on pay-related decisions.Develop, maintain, and evolve salary structures and pay ranges using market intelligence, business strategy, and local market dynamics.Ensure compensation policies and practices are aligned with local legal and regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company compensation ph