Explore Executive Recruiter Jobs

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.

What Executive Recruiters Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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 Career Opportunities

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.

Find Executive Recruiter Jobs on Ladders

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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$105K - $149K *

Transform production reliability by enhancing cloud-based data platforms and pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, incident response, and observability...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Empower healthcare compliance by enhancing programs, mitigating risks, and driving operational integrity. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver tailored solutions in a dynamic regulatory landsca...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in environmental policy analysis and compliance, ensuring adherence to NEPA and other regulations. Collaborate with agencies, conduct research, and draft reports to support sustainable...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$195K - $245K *

Champion AI strategy and implementation in healthcare, leading a team to deliver measurable value. Drive business development, client engagement, and practice growth while shaping innovative solutions...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Advance HR technology by leading Workday administration, ensuring optimal system performance, security, and data governance. Collaborate with HR and IT to deliver solutions that enhance business proce...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Engage with clients to drive sales of Hospitality solutions, focusing on new business opportunities in your territory. Build relationships, articulate ROI, and execute the sales process effectively to...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by developing strategic relationships and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with executives, leverage technology insights, and establish our brand through innovative marketing...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by managing the leadership team's cadence, metrics, and contract operations. This hands-on role blends business judgment with execution, ensuring alignment and efficiency...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive project accounting support, ensuring financial compliance and effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle while fostering strong...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of labor relations through strategic partnerships and expert counsel, providing comprehensive support in all areas of employment law for a diverse clientele...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $144K *

Join a team that's focused on providing exceptional legal support. As a Labor & Employment attorney, collaborate with various stakeholders, manage complex legal matters, and ensure compliance with sta...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $127K *

Drive strategic growth in the healthcare provider sector by leveraging cross-functional teams to close complex deals, enhance client relationships, and optimize experience management solutions for imp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock compensation strategies by partnering with teams to analyze, model, and deliver data-driven solutions. Drive benchmarking, job architecture, and annual comp cycles to ensure equitable pay pract...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Champion innovation by driving enterprise sales of energy management and IoT solutions. Engage with national accounts to solidify client relationships and achieve revenue growth through comprehensive...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$172K - $238K *

Shape compliance strategies by operationalizing key frameworks, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management and support product com...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career by leading strategic SEM campaigns that enhance online visibility and drive conversions. Collaborate with innovative clients, analyze data, and optimize performance to exceed goa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $261K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic legal counsel in employment, benefits, and workforce-related matters, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering collaboration with business leaders to impl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform our educational services by building operational systems that empower a global team to deliver exceptional experiences for 500+ students. Drive product implementation, lead talent developmen...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $100K *

Join us as a trusted HR Business Partner, driving strategic HR solutions across diverse client portfolios, managing change, and enhancing organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with in...

Fresno, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at key accounts by driving enterprise software sales in the Aerospace & Defence sector. Collaborate with global teams to enhance customer satisfaction and expand IFS's market prese...

Itasca, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee the operational management of a diverse medical outpatient portfolio, ensuring tenant satisfaction and efficient property maintenance while driving financial perform...

Knoxville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to drive purchasing processes, focusing on builder relations, financial analysis, and program growth. Your expertise will shape the future of home constructi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead a remote team to deliver expert advisory in construction accounting, enhancing client financial performance through strategic insights and operational improvements while mentoring staff in a coll...

Southfield, MIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to deliver strategic financial insights that drive business success through effective forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis, enabling informed decision-making and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive recruiter do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.