Sr Manager - Total Rewards (Europe) - GE - Remote - Global

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Total Rewards Partner to lead compensation practices for a grouping of countries within Europe and defined client groups or business lines. 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 region. 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 Roles and Responsibilities Partner with Country HR Leaders on the rollout and localization of compensation programs, tools, policies, and processes within Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. 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. Provide Total Rewards support for a defined client group or business line.