Job Details

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$45-50 Hourly

Start Date:

Apr 6, 2026

In partnership with Aquent, we are supporting a leading organization in the utility and engineering sector, dedicated to powering communities and driving essential infrastructure forward. This company is experiencing significant growth, leading to an increased demand for top talent. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join their dynamic team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping their workforce and contributing directly to their mission of delivering reliable services. Your expertise will be crucial in attracting and securing the talent necessary to support critical operations and strategic initiatives, making a tangible impact on the organization's success and its ability to serve millions.

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days On-site / 2 Days Remote)

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential for FTE conversion by year-end)

Compensation: $45- 50/hr

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Talent Advisor to join one of the region's largest infrastructure and utility providers. This isn't just a recruiting role; it's a mission-critical position supporting large-scale reorganization initiatives and high-volume hiring. If you are a "power user" of Excel, thrive in a unionized environment, and have a "get-it-done" personality, this is the career-defining contract for you.
What You'll Do

• Full-Cycle Execution: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for management-level positions and field operations.
• Union Liaison: Lead and assist in conducting new union hire orientations, ensuring a seamless "Day 1" experience.
• Data Command: Maintain complex Excel trackers with numerous data points to provide weekly, high-accuracy reports to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to navigate shifting priorities while maintaining a composed and professional delivery.
• High-Volume Sourcing: Leverage major job boards and ATS tools to screen and monitor large applicant pools efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree is strictly required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in full-cycle recruiting.
• High-Volume Mastery: Proven track record of filling positions on an ongoing basis in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ability to manage large datasets/reporting) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the "strong personality" needed to keep teams and projects on track.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience in the Utility, Engineering, or Telecommunications sectors.
• Direct experience working with Unionized workforces and labor agreements.
• A "razor-sharp" attention to detail regarding data integrity and reporting.

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique hybrid work-life balance at a prestigious Irving Place location. For the right performer, this position is designed to transition into a Full-Time Employee (FTE) role by the end of the year, offering long-term stability in a vital industry.

**About Skill:**

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.