Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

About the role

HG is looking for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to strengthen our Regulatory Affairs team in Almere. In this key role, you ensure HG’s products meet all relevant EU, UK, and international regulations and actively contribute to the safe, sustainable, and compliant growth of our business. You’ll work across HG’s full product portfolio and on three brands, combining regulatory expertise with a hands-on, business-oriented approach.

You’ll interact daily with R&D, QA, Marketing, and Supply Chain, work across Europe and beyond, and be involved in both operational and strategic topics. Compliance has a central place in our strategy, and your expertise will help drive that ambition.

What you will do

• Monitor and analyse regulatory developments in the EU and UK related to detergents, biocides, and maintenance products for the consumer market.

• Anticipate the impact of new legislation (e.g., Green Deal impact) and propose strategic responses for HG.

• Ensure product, label, packaging, and marketing compliance across all regions.

• Prepare and submit regulatory documentation, including SDSs, risk assessments product/packaging/raw material dossiers).

• Provide expert input to R&D on ingredients and formulations, and to Marketing on product claims.

• Lead, cross-functional regulatory projects, managing priorities and deadlines.

• Review deliverables of colleagues and answer regulatory questions

• Share expertise through internal trainings

You will report to the Team Lead Regulatory Affairs and work closely with R&D, QA, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

What the first 6 months will look like

• Getting to know the company and colleagues through informal meetings and visits to our lab, production, and warehouse.

• Training on relevant software and regulations.

• Attending regulatory conferences or courses to strengthen specific knowledge areas.

• Supporting regulatory colleagues on ongoing projects to understand processes and tools.

• Selecting one or two major projects that match your expertise and interest to lead as your first ownership area.

Job requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of experience in relevant European product regulations.

• Expertise in at least five of the following regulations: BPR, REACH, CLP, Detergent Regulations, ADR, Packaging Waste Directive, GPSD, ESPR, and the SSbD framework.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

• English (Profesional working proficiency)

Here’s what’s in it for you

Are you excited about the challenge this role offers? Then we’d love to tell you what we offer, including:

• An annual salary between €65.000 and €82.000 (including holiday allowance), depending on your experience.

• An annual (on-target) bonus of 10% of your gross annual salary.

• 30 vacation days based on a full-time contract.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A dynamic and ambitious work environment where initiative and ownership are valued.

• The chance to make real impact on HG’s products, processes, and sustainability direction.

We are HG!

At HG, a leading European brand in specialist cleaning and maintenance products, we believe a home should be a place where you can live carefree. With attention to the place where you live and care for the belongings that surround you. That’s why our products are developed to safely do exactly what they promise.

HG’s mission is to help you enjoy your home without worrying about what might go wrong. We achieve this through our highly effective, safe, and specialized cleaning solutions, along with expert advice.

From our headquarters in Almere we are dedicated to deliver superiority, innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. With a strong presence across Europe and beyond, we are continuously investing in digital and e-commerce as our number one growth channel. HG does what it promises.

Do you have any questions?

Our colleague Rico Veerman (Sr. HR Business Partner) will gladly take the time to answer them. You can reach him at HR@hg.eu.