US Health and Wellness Benefits Leader

Job Description Summary

The US Health and Wellness Benefits leader is responsible for strategy and design of US health and wellness programs at GE Vernova. Programs include medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, and all other voluntary benefits available to US employees. This role is accountable for leading and driving how GE Vernova will deliver its US health and wellness benefit programs in an operationally effective, financially prudent, legally compliant, competitive, and innovative way.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver a holistic, multi-year US health and wellness strategy that aligns with GE Vernova's overall objectives
Manage, lead and mentor the team responsible for end-to-end design and strategy for medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance, disability, and ancillary programs
Conduct external benchmarking and market research to ensure our benefits remain competitive and attractive to current and potential employees
Develop and implement effective communication strategies to drive engagement and educate employees about our benefits programs
Oversee work with internal partners to prepare and distribute benefits communications, including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and open enrollment materials
Develop and maintain metrics and key performance indicators to measure the impact and value of benefits programs
Prepare regular reports on benefits utilization, costs and employee satisfaction to inform decision-making by senior leadership
Lead and manage benefits vendors and external partners to ensure programs are delivered effectively and in a manner that drives positive employee experience
Collaborate and partner with the HR People Operations and employee relations teams on effective management of employee issues and escalation support
Work with Legal to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA)
Partner with internal finance teams on US benefits accounting and manage the governance, approval process and reporting for budgeting and funding of US benefits
Partner with finance and procurement teams to ensure all benefit payments are made in compliance with contractual terms
Lead ad hoc projects

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus 15+ years of progressive US health and wellness benefits management with experience working with executive leadership on strategies to meet business objectives
5+ years of experience with direct responsibility leading the US Health and Wellness Benefits function for large, complex, multi-segment organizations
Strong program and vendor performance management, analysis and budget management experience
Strong understanding of regulations and laws that apply to US health and wellness benefit plans and thorough knowledge of how the benefits function operates and impacts the business
Significant experience with collective bargaining agreements and strong understanding of employee benefits in union contracts
Demonstrated business, financial, and HR acumen with strong project management capability, deep analytical ability, and creative problem-solving skills
Proven track record of translating vision into executable strategy and successfully navigating ambiguity and risk benefit analysis
Ability to use data and metrics to create rationale for recommendations

Desired Characteristics:

Lean working knowledge and experience
Actuarial or pension consulting experience
Strong track record in developing and conducting projects unilaterally in all stages (planning, kick off, work coordination, proposal, implementation, and handover to local HR)
Able to work independently by leading, guiding, and coordinating others and operating within a defined budget
Experience in providing independent guidance and advice to HR, business leaders, and employee committees at various levels of experience and hierarchy in the organization Ability to adapt advisory style and tailor final products to target audiences
Understanding of finance for business
Eye for detail, confidence to challenge and ask questions
Can-do attitude with a strong sense of accountability as well as interdependence
Ability to work under broad or limited supervision
Logical, structured and process-oriented thinking
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; quick adaptability to systems, tools and processes

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements:

The salary range for this position is $232,000 to $348,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skill set, and work location. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation and equity. Benefits include health and additional benefits.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 26, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.