At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and manage compensation and equity programs from the ground up.
- Company: Mercor, a fast-growing Series C company valued at $10B.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive pay, and opportunities for impactful contributions.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and influence a rapidly scaling organization.
- Why this job: Shape the future of compensation and equity in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in compensation design or equity program management.
The predicted salary is between 200 - 200 $ per hour.
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:
- 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
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
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.
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.
Equity Program Manager – Remote in Toronto employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, connecting top-tier talent with leading AI research labs. With the flexibility of remote work, employees enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration across diverse teams. The competitive compensation and the opportunity to engage in high-impact projects make Mercor a rewarding place for legal experts looking to make a meaningful contribution.
