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

Overview

Mercor seeks a contract Compensation & Equity Expert to design salary bands, manage annual compensation cycles, and oversee equity programs for a remote, venture‑backed environment.

Responsibilities

• Build salary bands, leveling frameworks, and job architecture from scratch.
• Own the annual compensation cycle, including merit planning, promotions, and bonuses.
• Benchmark compensation against peers and defend recommendations to executives.
• Design simple, credible incentive structures and manage equity programs (options, RSUs, grant guidelines, pool planning).
• Handle 409A valuations, plan governance, and grant administration for a venture‑backed company.

Eligibility

• Compensation design & architecture expertise
• Equity program management experience (options, RSUs, grant administration)
• N/A

Skills