Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Foods)

Location: Pleasanton, California, United States; hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote per week

Salary: $90,900–$170,100 gross annual salary for Zone A; other U.S. ranges may apply by work location. Eligible for incentive plans.

Company

hirify.global develops and manages consumer brands, including FDA-regulated foods and Kingsford products.

What you will do

• Provide regulatory leadership on cross-functional innovation and commercialization projects, including support for the Canada Foods business.
• Review formulations, supplier documentation, claims, ingredient statements, nutrition information, and labels for compliance.
• Interpret regulatory requirements, identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and provide practical guidance to R&D, Legal, Quality, Government Affairs, and Consumer Affairs.
• Support existing product lifecycle management, including formula and label updates, issue resolution, and monitoring regulatory changes.
• Lead third-party certification activities for Kosher, Halal, and Organic products, including dossiers, verification, and renewals.
• Manage state and federal food facility registrations and Kingsford product registrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of food regulatory experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, including the FD&C Act, and Canadian regulatory frameworks covering labeling, claims, ingredients, and formulation.
• Hands-on experience with third-party certifications and state and federal registrations.
• Ability to develop regulatory strategies, assess risk, influence cross-functional teams, and navigate complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, independent judgment, and prioritization skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, values-based culture focused on personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible time off, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
• Inclusive fertility and adoption benefits.