Dandy was created with one goal in mind: to modernize the dental lab process.

We’re the first solution of its kind. Our platform is designed to level up practices by making the entire process effortlessly digital — from start to finish.

Dandy

Dandy is transforming the massive ($200B) but antiquated dental industry. Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital investors, we are on an ambitious mission to integrate and simplify every function of the dental practice through technology. By building the operating system for every dental office in America, Dandy is empowering dentists with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practice, their people, and their patients.About the RoleDandy is seeking a highly skilled Head of Compensation to refine and lead our compensation strategies. This role demands an expert in compensation management who can both execute day-to-day responsibilities and contribute strategically to high-impact projects. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our company goals. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our compensation infrastructure and collaborate closely with executive leadership.What You'll Do<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Day-to-Day Compensation Management: Oversee and manage all aspects of compensation administration, including benchmarking new roles and addressing inbound requests.Ensure accurate and fair compensation practices across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Mid-Sized Compensation Projects: Lead and execute compensation-related projects such as market re-benchmarking, equity reporting, and resolving compensation challenges. Develop innovative solutions to attract and retain top talent, including geo-specific and emerging talent strategies.</li><li>Large-Scale Projects: Partner with the Head of People Operations and Head of People to drive and implement large-scale compensation initiatives, including bonus programs and continuous comp enablement. Collaborate with leaders, managers, HR, and Recruiting to ensure effective execution and adoption of compensation strategies.</li><li>Data Analysis, Reporting, and Industry Trends: Analyze compensation data and market trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations for adjustments. Monitor industry trends, especially in strategic hiring areas, to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive.</li><li>Annual Compensation Process: Oversee the annual compensation review process, including salary adjustments and bonus payouts, ensuring a transparent and equitable approach aligned with company policies and goals.</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Experience: Proven experience in Compensation and Benefits management, with a strong background in designing and managing compensation, equity, and benefits programs for fast-growing companies. We are specifically looking for a candidate who has worked at an organization with a strong population of both hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Strategic and Operational Expertise: Ability to handle day-to-day compensation tasks while actively participating in strategic conversations with senior leadership. Demonstrated experience in making informed trade-offs and managing complex compensation issues.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Strong modeling and data analysis skills with a high attention to detail. Experience in managing compensation within HRIS or payroll systems.</li><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex compensation concepts to various stakeholders.</li><li>Project Management: Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a track record of executing on compensation projects and initiatives.</li><li>Passion for Growth: Someone eager to play a key role in developing a more mature compensation infrastructure. You'll be building and enhancing systems from a solid foundation, and your work will directly impact our growth trajectory.</li><li>Leadership Engagement: A desire to engage with and influence the executive team, including Co-founders and Head of Finance, while gaining valuable insight into high-level decision-making processes.</li></ul>Bonus Points For<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Startup Experience: Experience working at multiple startups, bringing a diverse understanding of various compensation philosophies and practices.</li><li>Tech Industry Insight: Demonstrated ability to quickly integrate into new environments and drive impactful results.</li></ul>We offer a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will move at Dandy speed and do everything in our power to meet your needs.