Global talent

J-1, H-2B or local staffing: which fits?

Each option fits a different need. Here is how local associates, J-1 students and H-2B workers compare, and when each one makes sense.

Side by side

Typical windows only. Dates depend on each student’s university break and each approved petition.
	Local associates	J-1 Summer Work Travel	J-1 winter	H-2B seasonal
Who works	Local workers, all year	University students on their break	Southern Hemisphere university students	Seasonal workers from eligible countries
Typical season	All year	May to September	December to March	Spring to fall
How long	As long as you need	Up to four months	Up to four months	The approved petition period
Who selects	You and Alto	The sponsor	The sponsor	You, under the approved petition
Plan ahead	Days to weeks	Months	Months	Months, before filing windows

Step 1: Tell us your season
Which weeks you run short, and in which roles.
Step 2: We recommend a mix
Local associates, a program or both, with honest lead times.
Step 3: We run it
One team to plan, prepare and support whichever mix you choose.

Why Alto HR

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.

We staff from Pensacola to Panama City, all from our office at 495 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach.

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.