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.
$135K - $160K *
Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...
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Product Manager, Financial Data - Screening & Search
$111K - $139K *
Lead the charge in defining and enhancing financial data search capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and improve user experience across the platform...
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Senior Consultant 1, Analytics
$80K - $100K *
Transform your career with this client-facing role, leveraging your expertise in analytics tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager to deliver strategic solutions and enhance data-driven decision-m...
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Forward Deployed Solution Engineer - Applied AI FDE
$201K - $352K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI by building scalable, LLM-enabled applications. Collaborate with customers to deliver impactful solutions, codify reusable assets, and shape the future of A...
2 weeks ago
$100K *
Drive growth and strengthen relationships in Broker-Dealer and RIA channels. Consult with financial professionals on investment solutions, deliver market insights, and support business development ini...
1 week ago
$100K - $185K *
Unlock business growth by leading technical scoping, managing client relations, and guiding consultants. This hybrid role integrates project management with hands-on consulting to ensure accurate prop...
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Director - Financial Planning & Analysis
$167K - $197K *
Join a team that's shaping financial strategy across key business areas. This vital role partners with senior leaders to drive operational success, manage a high-performing FP&A team, and influence co...
1 month ago
HR Operations Partner, Americas
$80K - $95K *
Reimagine the employee experience by managing HR operations across the Americas. You'll support the full employee lifecycle and contribute to HR projects, ensuring compliance and promoting a positive...
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$115K - $125K *
Drive portfolio success by leading and mentoring Property Managers, optimizing operations, and enhancing marketing strategies while ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by leading revenue recognition efforts, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize processes and drive operational efficiency in a dynamic...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, People Partner- Sales
$192K - $240K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic people initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and performance within a high-growth sales environment. Collaborate with senior leadership to align ta...
2 weeks ago
People Insights & Total Rewards Manager
$140K - $165K *
Drive impactful people insights and rewards strategies that empower decision-making across a global organization. Collaborate with leaders to transform complex data into actionable insights that enhan...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower client success by leading implementation activities for a cutting-edge platform. You will drive onboarding, training, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality deployments alig...
1 month ago
Director, Professional Services
$150K - $180K *
Empower success as a Director of Professional Services, leading customer implementations and operational excellence for cloud and on-premise solutions. Oversee delivery teams and drive client satisfac...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Communications
$126K - $210K *
Lead the charge in strategic communications, partnering with senior leaders to enhance executive, employee, and corporate messaging that drives business priorities and strengthens reputation across th...
Yesterday
$100K - $130K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role that involves conducting in-depth research across various topics, delivering actionable insights, and collaborating with a high-performing team to tackle complex q...
2 weeks ago
Senior Estate Planning Strategist
$130K - $150K *
Empower high-net-worth clients by leveraging your expertise in estate planning. Collaborate with a dynamic team to analyze complex documents, identify opportunities, and educate financial advisors on...
1 week ago
Affluent Personal Lines Account Executive (GA / Remote E.S.T.)
$70K - $100K *
Drive client relationships by servicing and retaining high net worth accounts, negotiating with carriers, and leading projects to ensure successful outcomes. Leverage your expertise to shape marketing...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, People Operations
$200K - $230K *
Elevate your career by leading the design and optimization of HR operations. Drive compliance, enhance payroll accuracy, and build scalable processes that support a growing organization. Collaborate c...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform real estate transactions by managing complex portfolios, leading negotiations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...
1 week ago
Corporate Vice President - Site Reliability Senior Engineer
$147K - $211K *
Transform infrastructure reliability by leading scalable, secure cloud solutions in AWS, GCP, and Azure. Collaborate with diverse teams to improve deployment processes, automate practices, and mentor...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Director Analyst - Digital Workplace Infrastructure and Operations
$172K - $202K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Director Analyst, leveraging your expertise to guide senior IT executives in navigating digital workplace strategies. Deliver actionable insights that align technology...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Unlock a transformative career as a key player in healthcare sales, navigating complex decision-making processes, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, and driving impactful solutions that...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Enterprise Account Director, New Business
$135K *
Unlock potential by closing enterprise deals that transform early conversations into long-term partnerships. Leverage your expertise in building relationships across key stakeholders to drive signific...
3 weeks ago
Internal Client Relationship Manager-Retirement
$77K - $96K *
Accelerate your career by driving client satisfaction and asset growth through strategic relationship management and innovative business planning. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance investme...
1 week 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.