Director of HR

Our Story:

Short Story is an award winning, technology powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence.

As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by leading investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.

Our Values:

We're building a company with intention and purpose. Our culture thrives on data insights, exceptional commitment to fit, and the urgency to move quickly on what matters.

- ✨ Transform Lives. We're customer-first. Everything we create exists to give her confidence.

- ⚡️ Demand Excellence. We deliver only our best work, in Fit and Finish. We obsess about details others overlook.

- 💪 Embrace Challenges. We see obstacles as opportunities to invent better solutions.

- 💡 Think Differently. We get a thrill from finding better solutions others haven't seen.

THE ROLE

Startups win by having great people, clear standards, and repeatable infrastructure. We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Director of HR to lead and scale our HR function across our San Francisco corporate headquarters, South SF Fulfillment Center, and distributed stylist network.

Reporting to the CEO, you'll be the accountable owner to lead the HR function with judgment and follow-through to run it independently. You’ll partner closely with our People Operations Manager and business leaders to strengthen the systems that help our teams move quickly, operate consistently, and uphold high standards. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for an HR operator who is equally comfortable advising leadership, building scalable processes, and spending time with frontline teams. As we grow, you’ll help architect and ...