Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

HelloFresh; South Dakota; On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist to help ensure all meals and products meet U.S. regulatory standards. You will review labeling, nutrition facts, and ingredient declarations, while supporting launches and regulatory documentation.

The role requires strong attention to detail and cross-functional teamwork across Product, Culinary, Procurement, and FSQA teams. Location flexibility supports U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food regulatory affairs, labeling, or related field.
• Working knowledge of U.S. FDA and USDA labeling rules.
• Experience reviewing Nutrition Facts, allergen declarations, and claims.
• Ability to translate regulatory data into guidance for partners.
• Canadian labeling knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve regulatory and labeling info for HelloFresh Meal Kit and Factor lines.
• Support labeling updates and ensure accuracy of statements and claims.
• Review menus, ingredients, substitutions for regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate products against U.S. regulatory requirements and escalate risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to answer regulatory questions and support launches.
• Maintain regulatory docs and records for audit readiness.
• Provide guidance on labeling, allergens, and ingredient declarations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and tooling.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Food labeling

FDA knowledge

USDA knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Tools

Labeling software

Regulatory data systems

Job description

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 elevate 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 aThursday-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 USD

Texas Pay Range: $69,000 — $77,000 USD

Newark, NJ Pay Range: $79,538 — $88,375 USD

Arizona Pay Range: $69,300 — $77,000 USD

Illinois Pay Range: $74,813 — $83,125 USD