Executive recruiters help organizations identify and hire senior leaders, including executives, board members, and other high-impact professionals. These roles combine strategic talent acquisition, relationship building, market research, and a strong understanding of business needs. Explore executive recruiter opportunities on Ladders, where listed jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more.
Executive recruiters partner with company leaders and hiring teams to define leadership requirements, find qualified candidates, assess experience and fit, and guide candidates and clients through the hiring process. Depending on the role, they may work in-house, at an executive search firm, or as an independent consultant.
Employers commonly seek experience in executive search, recruiting, or senior-level talent acquisition, along with excellent communication, discretion, and relationship management. Research and sourcing skills, knowledge of an industry or function, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex searches are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer and position.
Executive recruiter titles can include executive search consultant, senior executive recruiter, managing director of executive search, and talent acquisition leader. Professionals may advance into search firm leadership, corporate talent acquisition leadership, or specialized recruiting roles focused on particular industries or executive functions.
Browse executive recruiter openings to compare responsibilities, employers, and compensation details. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced recruiters discover opportunities that align with their background and career goals.
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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...
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Senior Recruiter, Quantitative Research
$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...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform the recruitment landscape by driving full life-cycle recruiting for cleared IT candidates. Collaborate with hiring managers to attract top talent while ensuring exceptional candidate experie...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
1 week ago
Human Resources Senior Associate, Recruiting
$80K - $100K *
Drive your career forward by managing the full recruiting lifecycle, collaborating with leadership to identify talent needs, and shaping a high-performing team that aligns with our mission and culture...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of talent acquisition by driving full-cycle recruiting across commercial teams. Collaborate with leaders to build a high-performing workforce that aligns with our mission and values...
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$71K - $133K *
Accelerate organizational effectiveness by engaging with clients, assessing HR needs, and implementing tailored strategies. Collaborate across teams to drive alignment with business goals and provide...
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$100K - $120K *
Optimize talent acquisition strategies and operations for federal recruiting. Lead a team to enhance candidate assessment, workforce planning, and compliance with federal hiring practices while ensuri...
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$104K - $117K *
Engage with senior technical requisitions, ensuring quality outreach and swift hiring. Collaborate with executives, utilize AI tools, and uphold communication standards to attract top talent in a comp...
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Senior Recruiter (Remote, Global) | Full-Cycle Agency Recruitment
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of recruitment by delivering exceptional hires across diverse industries. Collaborate with clients and candidates to provide insights and support throughout the hiring process, all wh...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading full-cycle recruiting for niche technical roles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance hiring processes and build a strong employer brand while ensuring qua...
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$72K - $89K *
Join a dynamic team to drive full-cycle recruitment for high-volume hourly roles, ensuring timely candidate slates and exceptional experiences. Collaborate with store leaders to enhance staffing strat...
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Senior Recruiter – DOE & Cleared Federal Programs
$110K - $120K *
Champion full life cycle recruiting for federal contracts, focusing on DOE programs. Engage specialized talent across engineering, IT, and cleared positions while leveraging advanced sourcing strategi...
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$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in aligning HR strategies with business goals, serving as a trusted advisor, enhancing employee experiences, and providing impactful HR support throughout the employee lifecycle in a f...
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Senior Analyst, Executive Talent Management
$95K - $115K *
Partner with us to enhance executive talent strategies through data-driven insights, ensuring effective succession planning and leadership development. Leverage your expertise in talent management pla...
1 week ago
$130K - $154K *
Lead full-lifecycle recruiting efforts, partnering with hiring managers to build strong candidate pipelines and improve processes across diverse talent markets. Drive data-driven insights to enhance h...
1 week ago
Recruiting Coordinator - Contractor
$83K *
Transform the candidate experience by coordinating interviews and managing communications. Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to streamline processes, ensuring efficiency and excellence i...
6 days ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner | Executive Search
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to lead executive searches across multiple functions, driving the full-cycle recruitment process for senior leadership roles. Collaborate with executives to refine strategies and e...
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$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of R&D recruiting, managing full-cycle processes across diverse technical domains. Build proactive pipelines and partner with hiring managers to drive strategic hi...
6 days ago
$92K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Recruiter, focusing on engineering and operations talent acquisition. Collaborate with leaders to develop strategies, build talent pipelines, and enhance candidate expe...
2 days ago
Technical Recruiter (Remote Canada- French Speaking)
$80K - $90K *
Shape the future of technical recruiting by sourcing top engineering and architecture talent. Collaborate with hiring managers to drive continuous growth through innovative strategies and relationship...
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$85K - $110K *
Engage top talent as a full-cycle Talent Acquisition Partner, managing recruitment across diverse functions and levels. Collaborate with hiring managers to attract and hire skilled professionals, ensu...
6 days ago
$98K - $115K *
Shape the future of talent acquisition by developing strategic recruitment plans, sourcing top candidates, and partnering with hiring managers to enhance the hiring process, ensuring a positive candid...
2 weeks ago
What does an executive recruiter do?
An executive recruiter finds and evaluates candidates for senior leadership positions. They work with employers to understand role requirements, source potential candidates, manage interviews, and support the search through hiring.
Where do executive recruiters work?
Executive recruiters may work for executive search firms, in corporate talent acquisition teams, or independently as consultants. Their clients and specialties vary by industry, company size, and leadership function.
What qualifications are helpful for executive recruiter jobs?
Relevant recruiting or executive search experience is often valuable. Employers may also look for strong communication, discretion, candidate research and sourcing skills, relationship management, and knowledge of a specific industry or function.
How can I find executive recruiter jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Search Ladders for executive recruiter and related executive search roles. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each posting for its specific compensation and requirements.
What career paths can executive recruiters pursue?
Executive recruiters can advance to senior search consultant or managing director roles, lead executive search practices, move into corporate talent acquisition leadership, or specialize in recruiting for a particular industry or executive function.