Head of Compensation

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.

About the Role

Dandy is looking for a compensation leader to establish best practices that attract and retain top-talent. This person will be responsible for understanding employee motivation at Dandy and implementing fair and attractive compensation and benefit plans that improve employee satisfaction and create a productive workplace.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, and modify if necessary, existing compensation programs, policies, and processes

• Design compensation packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan and values

• Ensure all programs, policies, and processes (e.g. salaries and benefits) comply with the current legislation

• Identify trends and conduct internal research on employee satisfaction to implement new practices to engage and motivate employees

• Keep track of market trends to ensure Dandy offers competitive compensation packages

• Own compensation communications, system administration, and employee resources

• Collaborate with People and Recruiting teams to design and train on competitive job offers

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Compensation Leader or similar role

• Experience designing and managing compensation and equity programs for a fast-growing company

• Strong experience with equity compensation/incentive programs

• Knowledge of building compensation packages and bonus programs for various departments and seniority levels

• Hands-on experience managing compensation within a HRIS or payroll software system

• Able to both, think strategically and operationally - attention to detail

• Familiarity with labor legislation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills

• Strong people and project management skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Bonus Points For

• Relevant certifications, such as a CEBS or SHRM certification

• Tech-startup experience

• Demonstrated ability to get up to speed quickly and begin building at lightning speed

Req ID: J-733

For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.

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 do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!