Equity Program Manager - Fully Remote | Upto $200/hr

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 Application Process (T