Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

HelloFresh

Aurora +3 more

Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with food regulatory expertise working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3+ years in food regulatory affairs and strong cross-functional collaboration skills
— “3+ years of relevant experience in food regulatory affairs, food labeling, food safety, or a related field”
Professionals with a background in interpreting regulatory documentation and translating it into actionable guidance
— “Experience interpreting ingredient specifications and regulatory documentation and translating requirements into actionable guidance for business partners”

Things to consider

Non-traditional work schedule may not be suitable for candidates expecting standard Monday–Friday hours
— “Ability to work a Thursday–Monday schedule to provide regulatory support during critical business coverage periods”
The role requires managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs quickly
— “Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with U.S. FDA and USDA compliance in your resume and interview responses
— “Working knowledge of U.S. FDA and USDA food labeling and regulatory requirements”
Emphasize your ability to identify compliance risks and provide clear guidance to non-regulatory teams
— “Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify potential compliance risks and determine appropriate next steps”
Showcase your track record in improving regulatory processes and documentation efficiency
— “Identify opportunities to improve regulatory processes, documentation, workflows, and tools to increase accuracy and efficiency”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

ensuring regulatory compliance for products and ingredients
supporting new product launches
improving regulatory processes

Typical background

3+ years of experience in food regulatory affairsBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biological Science, or related discipline

Skills & requirements

Required

Regulatory ComplianceFood LabelingU.S. FDA And USDA Food Labeling And Regulatory RequirementsAnalytical SkillsAttention To DetailCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Canadian Food Labeling And Regulatory Requirements

Stack & domain

Food Regulatory AffairsFood LabelingFood SafetyNutrition Facts PanelsIngredient StatementsAllergen DeclarationsClaimsIngredient SpecificationsRegulatory DocumentationLabeling, Specification, Regulatory Data, Or Related Software SystemsCross-functional CollaborationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailAnalytical SkillsWritten And Verbal Communication SkillsRegulatory ComplianceFood Industry

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description
The Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist supports regulatory compliance across HelloFresh’s Meal Kit and Factor businesses, ensuring products, ingredients, labels, and menu information meet applicable regulatory requirements and internal standards. This role works closely with cross-functional partners to review regulatory information, identify and resolve compliance risks, and support accurate and timely execution in a fast-paced environment.
The position plays an important role in providing regulatory coverage across the business, including Thursday–Monday support for menu changes, ingredient substitutions, labeling updates, and other time-sensitive regulatory needs.
What You’ll Do
Review and approve regulatory and labeling information for HelloFresh Meal Kit and Factor products.
Support Factor labeling updates and changes, ensuring ingredient statements, allergen declarations, Nutrition Facts, claims, and other required information are accurate and compliant.
Review Meal Kit menus, recipes, ingredients, and substitutions for regulatory compliance, including time-sensitive changes that occur later in the week or over the weekend.
Evaluate products and ingredients against applicable U.S. regulatory requirements and escalate potential compliance risks when appropriate.
Review ingredient specifications, supplier documentation, product information, and supporting regulatory documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Culinary, Procurement, FSQA, Operations, and other stakeholders to resolve regulatory questions and support business needs.
Support new product, ingredient, and menu launches by ensuring regulatory requirements are identified and addressed prior to implementation.
Maintain accurate regulatory documentation and records to support compliance, traceability, and audit readiness.
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding labeling, allergens, claims, ingredient declarations, and other regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve regulatory processes, documentation, workflows, and tools to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Provide regulatory support and escalation coverage Thursday through Monday to ensure time-sensitive menu, labeling, ingredient, and substitution issues are addressed quickly and appropriately.
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of relevant experience in food regulatory affairs, food labeling, food safety, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biological Science, or a related discipline preferred but not required. In lieu of a degree, 3 years of relevant food safety or regulatory experience will be considered.
Working knowledge of U.S. FDA and USDA food labeling and regulatory requirements.
Experience reviewing Nutrition Facts panels, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, claims, and other food labeling information.
Experience interpreting ingredient specifications and regulatory documentation and translating requirements into actionable guidance for business partners.
Knowledge of Canadian food labeling and regulatory requirements is an asset.
Experience working with labeling, specification, regulatory data, or related software systems.
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify potential compliance risks and determine appropriate next steps.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain regulatory requirements clearly to non-regulatory stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work a Thursday–Monday schedule to provide regulatory support during critical business coverage periods.
Location: United States or Canada
Schedule: Thursday–Monday, with an 8:00, 9:00, or 10:00 AM start time
Colorado Pay Range$74,813—$83,125 USDTexas Pay Range$69,000—$77,000 USDNewark, NJ Pay Range$79,538—$88,375 USDArizona Pay Range$69,300—$77,000 USDIllinois Pay Range$74,813—$83,125 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers