Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards)
About this role
Mercor's People team is building its compensation and equity foundation from scratch. We want to think it through with people who have done it before.
We're looking for Total Rewards practitioners with depth in one or both of the following. Either one on its own is enough.
Compensation design & architecture
- Built salary bands, leveling frameworks, and job architecture from the ground up
- Owned an annual compensation cycle: merit planning, promotion decisions, bonus programs, equity refresh
- Benchmarked against a peer set you then had to defend to a skeptical exec team
- Designed incentive structures that were simple, credible, and changed behavior
Equity program management
- Designed option and RSU programs: grant guidelines, pool planning, vesting structures, refresh philosophy
- Worked through 409A valuations, plan governance, and grant administration at a venture-backed company
- Built the modeling and communication that lets candidates and employees understand what their equity is worth
Those two are what we screen on. Nothing below is required. If you have the whole Total Rewards picture, say so.
Also valuable
- 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
Context
Mercor is a Series C company at a $10B valuation, scaling from roughly 500 employees, with a large global contractor network alongside a growing full-time workforce. Nothing is settled yet: what the compensation philosophy should be, how levels map across very different functions, how equity gets granted and explained.
How this works
Applying starts with a short screen. If your background fits, we'll invite you to a paid conversation about a live question we're facing. You're paid for it whether or not anything follows.
Rate is $50, $200/hr depending on depth of experience. Engagements run a few hours at a time, scoped to one question.
We review every submission.
Details
- Pay: $50 to $200/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards) role pay?
Mercor lists this Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards) position at $50 to $200/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards) role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards) position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards) full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards)?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards)?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Mercor screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
How do I apply for the Compensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards) role, and is it legit?
Use the apply button on this page to go straight to the official Mercor listing. Mercor is a real hiring marketplace and applying is free. No legitimate employer charges you to apply.
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