Architect - Rewards - AI Trainer

Position: Compensation Architect - Total Rewards - AI Trainer About The JobMercor 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.PositionCompensation & Equity Expert (Total Rewards)TypeContractCompensation$50–$200/hourLocationRemoteRole ResponsibilitiesBuild 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-HaveDepth in compensation design & architecture or equity program management.PreferredExperience 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 ProcessShort screen followed by a paid conversation about a live question.Compensation & LegalHourly contractorPaid for each engagementApplication ProcessUpload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.#hiringmercor