Acquire talent
Direct hire recruiting for store teams and leaders
For permanent roles on your own payroll. We recruit, screen and present candidates, and you make the hire.
45+
business clients served
Day 1
associates ready on their first shift
4
J-1 sponsor partners
$0
fees charged to workers, ever
Recruiting for people who will stay
Direct hire is for permanent roles on your own payroll: the department associates, shift leads and supervisors who hold a store together. We recruit locally across the Panhandle, screen candidates against your requirements and present the ones who fit, with notes on each.
Because our founders ran store departments, we know what separates a good lead from a good interview. We ask about the things that matter on the floor: how they handle a short-staffed shift, a difficult customer and a new associate who is struggling.
Why use Alto for direct hire
A shortlist, not a stack
You see candidates we have screened and would put in front of our own team.
Floor-level judgment
We assess candidates on the realities of store work, not just their resume.
Local reach
We recruit across the Panhandle, including people not actively job hunting.
You make the hire
You interview, choose and make the offer. The new hire joins your payroll from day one.
Roles we recruit for
- Shift leads and supervisors
- Department leads in grocery and retail
- Assistant managers
- Office, customer service and HR roles
- Accounting and bookkeeping roles
- IT support and help desk roles
How it works
Step 1: Brief us on the role
Responsibilities, schedule, pay range and what good looks like in your store.
Step 2: We shortlist
We recruit locally, screen candidates and present the ones who fit.
Step 3: You interview and hire
You choose, make the offer and bring the new hire onto your payroll.
Why Alto HR
A workforce partner that has worked the floor
Built by store operators
Founded by former big-box retail operators. We know the store floor, not just recruiting.
Local, not remote
Our office is in Miramar Beach. We can meet you in person and walk your store.
Ready on day one
Associates are screened and prepared before their first shift, so your managers are not starting from zero.
We carry the paperwork
Alto associates are our W-2 employees. We run their pay, tax forms and employment records.
What a client says
Alto HR turned around our produce department staffing in under a week. The associates showed up trained, motivated, and ready to go. We haven’t had a call-out crisis since.
Common questions
How is direct hire priced?
Direct hire is usually a one-time placement fee, set in your agreement before we start searching. Ask for a quote and we will lay out the terms.
How long does a search take?
It depends on the role and the local market. We give you an honest timeline when we take on the search and keep you updated as it moves.
Which roles do you recruit for?
Store-floor roles and the people who lead them: department associates, shift leads, supervisors and department leads in retail, grocery and hospitality.
Who employs a direct hire?
You do. The person joins your payroll from day one. Alto’s role ends at the hire, apart from any follow-up we agree.
Direct hire across the Florida Panhandle
We staff from Pensacola to Panama City, all from our office at 495 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach.
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Get a quote
A few details and we will send a quote within one business day. No commitment.
Prefer to talk? Call (850) 805-3774 or email info@altohr.com.