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 easy, 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.

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Hourly contractor
Paid for each engagement
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