Human Resources Expert
Mercor • Remote, USA
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$50–$90/hr
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Today
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About this Role
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Role Overview
Mercor is building a network of Human Resources and People-operations experts to help train and evaluate frontier AI systems on real-world HR work. As a Human Resources Expert, you will apply your professional judgment to author, review, and stress-test tasks spanning the full people function — talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, HR business partnering, employee relations, learning & development, HR compliance, and HR analytics. Your expertise directly shapes how advanced AI models reason about the people decisions that organizations face every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Design realistic HR scenarios and tasks drawn from your hands-on experience across talent acquisition, comp & benefits, HRBP, employee relations, L&D, HR compliance, and people analytics.
- Craft model-facing prompts and author gold-standard responses that reflect sound, defensible HR practice.
- Review and grade AI-generated outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with professional HR standards and applicable employment regulations.
- Identify subtle errors, edge cases, and failure modes in model reasoning on nuanced people decisions.
- Provide clear, structured written rationale to explain why a given answer is correct, incomplete, or wrong.
- Collaborate with the team to refine evaluation rubrics and raise the quality bar for HR domain content.
Ideal Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in Human Resources or People operations (in-house, consulting, or agency).
- Depth in one or more HR sub-domains: talent acquisition/recruiting, compensation & benefits, HR business partnering, employee relations, learning & development, HR compliance, or HR analytics.
- Strong command of core HR frameworks, employment-law fundamentals, and people-decision tradeoffs.
- Excellent written communication — able to explain nuanced reasoning clearly and concisely.
- Sharp attention to detail and comfort evaluating the quality of others' work.
- An HR credential (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is preferred but not required.
More About Mercor
Mercor connects the world's top domain experts with frontier AI labs to build the data that trains and evaluates the next generation of AI models. Our expert network spans law, medicine, finance, accounting, and now human resources, giving professionals a way to put their specialized knowledge to work on the frontier of AI.
Application Process
- Submit your application through Mercor, including your relevant HR background and areas of expertise.
- Complete a short screening to help us understand your sub-domain strengths.
- Qualified candidates will be invited to a brief evaluation exercise reflecting the kind of work you would do.
- Selected experts are onboarded and matched to HR tasks that fit their expertise.
About Mercor
Mercor is a talent marketplace that matches world-class experts with the companies building the future of AI. We believe the best AI is built on the judgment of real professionals, and we are creating the infrastructure to make that expertise count.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, USA
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Business
Why This Role
Shape the "brain" of future AI. By working as a Human Resources Expert, you ensure that future models understand the nuance of your field. At $70/hr, it's a lucrative way to preserve the integrity of your profession in the digital age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?
No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.
What does task-based AI training work actually look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Business work look like for a Human Resources Expert?
Tasks here are scoped to Business, not generic labeling. As a Human Resources Expert, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Business) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Business background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Can I apply from outside USA?
This specific role is restricted to USA. If you are outside these locations, applying is unlikely to result in an offer even if you pass the assessment. Check the full job description for any VPN or tax-residency caveats.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.