HR & Recruiting Coordinator
About The Position
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. 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. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR & Recruiting Coordinator to join our team at our South San Francisco fulfillment center. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role on our warehouse floor. You'll run high-volume hourly recruiting and support day-to-day HR operations. You'll work closely with the warehouse and HR leadership team, including the People Operations Manager, warehouse managers, the Head of Talent, and the CEO. The role involves Recruiting & Onboarding: Sourcing, screening, and welcoming our hourly, non-exempt warehouse team. HR Administration & Compliance: Supporting the day-to-day coordination of timekeeping, attendance tracking, safety compliance, and employee documentation.
Requirements
- 3-4 years of experience in HR administration, recruiting, or operations support (ideally in a warehouse, fulfillment, retail, or hospitality environment).
- You hold a standard. You are comfortable saying no to a candidate who does not clear the bar, and you do not soften criteria under pressure to fill a shift.
- 100% on-site at our South San Francisco warehouse.
- Incredible attention to detail—you are someone who gets a thrill out of clean spreadsheets, organized files, and keeping tasks on track.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; you can communicate clearly and empathetically with both hourly associates and leadership.
- A positive "roll-up-your-sleeves" startup mindset—you are happy to jump from screening candidates to filing paperwork to walking the floor.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish Language Skills: Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Manage the pipeline for non-exempt warehouse roles (associates, returns specialists, temporary support) using our ATS, and keep candidate records accurate and current.
- Screen & Conduct in-person screens to assess reliability, attitude, and fit, and coordinate interviews for the Warehouse Manager.
- Coordinate interviews onsite and keep the process moving with short lag times.
- Lead weekly day-one orientations, ensuring new hires are set up in our systems, trained on basic safety, and welcomed warmly to the team.
- Conduct daily audits of hourly timecards, track attendance, manage meal/rest break compliance, and flag discrepancies for supervisors.
- Maintain organized employee files and ensure all workplace safety posters, incident reports, and state-mandated compliance records are up to date.
- Act as a friendly, accessible point of contact for frontline staff regarding basic HR questions (benefits, PTO, paychecks, policies).
- Spend active time walking the warehouse floor.
Benefits
- Learn the ropes of HR and recruiting directly from an experienced HR Director in a highly successful, growing startup.
- Partner closely with a supportive warehouse operations team that values your work.
- Join a mission-driven company that values excellence, direct communication, and ownership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
