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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$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

$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

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$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...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology recruitment by leading the search for top sales executives. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic hiring initiatives and deliver exceptiona...

Downers Grove, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of executive recruitment by leading strategic sourcing, engaging high-level candidates, and collaborating with a dedicated team to uncover top talent. This role offers growth opportun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by driving full life cycle recruitment for financial advisors. Collaborate with leadership and engage candidates to build a diverse talent pipeline while trackin...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your recruiting career by leading high-impact searches for Director-level and above roles. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape talent strategies, drive full-cycle recruiting, and build ex...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $180K *

Empower the GTM organization by leading full-cycle recruiting for mid and senior-level sales roles. Collaborate with hiring managers, build diverse pipelines, and leverage data to enhance hiring strat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team as a Technical Recruiter, managing the full-cycle hiring process to attract top talent for our Prime contracts supporting the Intelligence Community, emphasizi...

Annapolis, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $120K *

Shape the future of sales recruitment by leading full-cycle hiring efforts, building talent pipelines, and enhancing candidate experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine hiring processes and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by managing full-cycle recruitment for intelligence roles. Collaborate with hiring managers, engage candidates, and ensure compliance with recruiting practices while tracking progr...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading full-cycle recruiting for GTM roles. Collaborate with executives to define hiring standards, build strong talent pipelines, and drive strategic hiring initiatives in a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming HR tech sales by executing a full sales cycle, building relationships, and leveraging advanced tools to drive growth and close deals with mid-market and enterprise clie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$47K - $146K *

Empower your career by managing the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruiting. Collaborate with leadership to attract top talent, streamline processes, and enhance diversity hiring initiatives whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Join us to empower senior leaders by managing complex projects, client contracts, and travel arrangements. Your proactive support will enhance team efficiency in a fully virtual environment, fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion the search for engineering leaders by guiding full-cycle recruitment, defining role expectations, engaging passive candidates, and advising stakeholders to make strategic hiring decisions in...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Drive global talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment and build a high-performing, inclusive team. Collaborate with leadership to align hiring practices, optimize processes, and leverage A...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of financial freedom by leading full-cycle recruiting for Product Management roles. Collaborate with leaders to shape hiring strategies and enhance candidate experiences, driving...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to the growth of our clients by sourcing and attracting top talent through innovative recruiting strategies. Partner with stakeholders to enhance talent acquisition processes while becoming...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Join a cutting-edge team as a Senior Recruiter, responsible for sourcing and hiring top-tier quantitative researchers and data scientists to fuel innovative AI-driven investment strategies, enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $105K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by developing new business opportunities and building relationships with key stakeholders in the injection molding machinery industry. Leverage your expertise to driv...

Stow, OHRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your recruiting expertise by owning the end-to-end pipeline for corporate functions. Engage high-caliber, passive candidates through strategic outreach and build strong partnerships with hirin...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic sales initiatives in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and expand market presence while managin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.