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 Description

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner 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 philosophy.
• Monitor changes in applicable compensation-related legislation and partner with Country HR Leaders, Legal, People Operations, and other stakeholders to assess impact and implement required updates.
• Support the application of job architecture, job evaluation, and leveling frameworks to ensure alignment between roles and compensation structures.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and insights to support compensation decisions and broader Total Rewards strategy.
• Lead and provide project management on global Total Rewards initiatives (ex: High Inflation Task Force).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in compensation, Total Rewards, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing compensation practices in a regional, country, or business-aligned role.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and consultative partnership skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to operate independently in a senior individual contributor capacity with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Strong expertise in salary structure development, market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation program administration.
• Fluent in Arabic
• Knowledge of compensation-related compliance requirements and regulations within the applicable regions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence and advise HR and business leaders on complex compensation matters.
• Experience in a global, matrixed, and fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with compensation technology, HR systems, and external market data sources.

Additional Information#LI-Remote - This is a remote position