About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50-$200/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Build salary bands, leveling frameworks, and job architecture from the ground up.
- Own an annual compensation cycle, including merit planning, promotion decisions, and bonus programs.
- Benchmark against a peer set and defend to a skeptical exec team.
- Design incentive structures that are simple, credible, and behavior-changing.
- Manage equity programs, including option and RSU programs, grant guidelines, and pool planning.
- Work through 409A valuations, plan governance, and grant administration at a venture-backed company.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Depth in compensation design & architecture or equity program management .
Preferred
- Experience in compensation philosophy , benchmarking methodology, pay equity, and pay transparency.
- Compensation design for a global or contractor workforce at scale.
- Benefits program design, HRIS , and compensation tooling.
- Executive compensation, plan governance, or equity through IPO readiness.
Interview Process
- Short screen followed by a paid conversation about a live question.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- Paid for each engagement
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Equity Program Manager - Fully Remote | Upto $200/Hr in England employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and creativity in the AI sector, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and independence. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Joining Mercor means being part of a forward-thinking company backed by industry leaders, where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge search technologies.
