Executive Recruiter Jobs

Explore Executive Recruiter jobs that connect experienced recruiting professionals with leadership opportunities. Executive recruiters identify, assess, and attract senior leaders and specialized talent for organizations, often partnering directly with executives and hiring teams. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Executive Recruiter Do?

Executive recruiters manage searches for senior-level, executive, and hard-to-fill positions. Their work may include clarifying role requirements with stakeholders, sourcing and engaging candidates, evaluating qualifications, coordinating interviews, supporting offer negotiations, and maintaining candidate relationships. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on in-house talent acquisition, retained or contingency search, or a particular industry or function.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value strong communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills, along with experience managing complex searches. Knowledge of sourcing strategies, applicant tracking systems, interview practices, and compensation discussions can be useful. Some positions also seek expertise in a specific sector, executive function, or geographic market. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Executive Recruiter Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, employer, and whether the role includes incentives or commission. Executive recruiters can progress into senior recruiting, talent acquisition leadership, search practice management, or broader human resources roles. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities that match their career goals.

Find Executive Recruiter Jobs on Ladders

Search Executive Recruiter openings and review job details, qualifications, and compensation information to identify roles that fit your experience. Explore opportunities across employers and industries, and take the next step toward a senior recruiting career.

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$165K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by leading executive recruitment efforts. Collaborate with top leadership to attract and secure exceptional talent across various sectors, ensuring the company me...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $213K *

Shape the future of executive talent acquisition by driving senior leadership searches and collaborating with top executives to attract exceptional leaders in a fast-paced environment. Contribute to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$157K - $213K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition by driving impactful executive searches. You'll collaborate with leadership to attract top-tier candidates, ensuring a streamlined and exceptional hiri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading executive searches for public pension organizations. Collaborate with leadership to define roles, engage top talent, and guide candidate assessments, ensuring a strategic f...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Join a rapidly growing tech company to shape executive hiring processes globally. Control Director-level recruitment from inception to execution, partnering with firms while cultivating a strong exter...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by guiding higher education leadership searches. Collaborate with institutional leaders to define candidate profiles, engage top talent, and manage the selection process, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $234K *

Drive impactful executive searches and strategic recruiting across diverse business areas. Partner with top leaders to identify, assess, and secure high-caliber talent, ensuring alignment with organiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $234K *

Join a team that drives strategic executive search and talent acquisition across diverse business functions, partnering with senior leaders to secure top talent and enhance organizational capabilities...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Lead client relationships and drive growth in a dynamic financial advisory role, focusing on retirement planning and investment management. Collaborate with dedicated teams to deliver exceptional clie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to identifying and recruiting top-tier leadership talent across various sectors. Engage in full-cycle recruiting or selected stages, leveraging your expertise to connect w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with executives to lead full-cycle executive recruitment, develop search strategies, and enhance candidate experiences while utilizing data-driven insights to optimize talent acquisition p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Drive executive recruiting excellence by leading high-impact searches and establishing a robust recruiting function. Collaborate with senior leadership to align talent strategies with business goals a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Champion executive recruiting by leading high-impact searches and establishing a robust function. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategies, tools, and talent pipelines that enhance org...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by building and leading a global executive recruiting function. Collaborate with top leaders in a high-growth, fast-paced AI environment as you shape senior hiring strategies and oper...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $120K *

Drive client success by building trusted relationships, assessing financial goals, and developing tailored investment strategies to enhance portfolios and help clients achieve lasting financial securi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate executive talent acquisition by managing full lifecycle searches for top leaders. Engage with diverse talent pools, conduct market analysis, and partner strategically with leadership to enh...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by engaging with technical professionals, driving candidate experience, and building lasting relationships with clients. This role demands proactive outreach and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building our specialized search function, collaborating with senior leaders to fill critical, demanding roles. You’ll own tailored search strategies, engage exceptional talent, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving client acquisition and strategic partnerships, enhancing assets under management through relationship-building with high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Drive client success by leading strategic marketing initiatives, managing relationships, and overseeing account growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns while ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive full-cycle recruiting, influence hiring strategies, and enhance processes in a fast-paced environment. Leverage AI tools to source top talent and deliver an exceptional candid...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engage in full-cycle recruiting to build a high-caliber team. Partner with leaders, influence hiring strategies, and leverage AI tools to enhance sourcing and candidate experience in a fast-paced envi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining recruitment by owning full-cycle processes, partnering with leaders, and leveraging AI tools to enhance talent acquisition. Drive strategic hiring initiatives and build e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $105K *

Pioneer a dynamic recruitment strategy across technical and operational roles, managing the end-to-end hiring process while fostering stakeholder partnerships to enhance talent acquisition and candida...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive the recruiting function for our North American team, managing full-cycle recruiting across various departments. Set up processes and tools to ensure efficient hiring while maintaining a high sta...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive recruiter do?question toggle

    An executive recruiter finds and evaluates candidates for senior leadership and other specialized positions. Responsibilities may include working with hiring leaders, sourcing candidates, conducting assessments, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer discussions.

  • What qualifications do executive recruiter jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for recruiting or executive search experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and familiarity with sourcing tools and hiring processes. Industry expertise or experience recruiting for particular functions may also be preferred.

  • How much do executive recruiters earn?question toggle

    Executive recruiter pay varies by experience, location, industry, employer, and compensation structure. Some roles may include incentives or commission. Review each job listing for available salary information; Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find executive recruiter jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Executive Recruiter listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation and role requirements vary, so check individual listings for details.

  • What career paths can executive recruiters pursue?question toggle

    Experienced executive recruiters may advance to senior or principal recruiter roles, lead talent acquisition teams, manage an executive search practice, or move into broader human resources and talent leadership positions.