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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing advertising impact for clients. As a strategic advisor, you'll manage campaigns, analyze performance, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive success and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$181K - $239K *

Join a team that's driving revenue transformation through AI solutions. You'll lead a high-performing group, architect workflows, and partner with executives to deliver measurable business outcomes ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality through oversight, guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance site performance and study execution...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive quality and efficiency in trial execution while mentoring j...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Elevate clinical trial success by overseeing site monitoring, ensuring compliance, and providing leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate clinical trial success by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to the CRA team. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance s...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead clinical trial monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, manage budgets, and provide oversight. Drive successful study e...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead and inspire a blended team of developers to enhance AI-driven legal automation platforms, ensuring technical excellence, delivery, and collaboration across functions while managing architecture...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Empower sales teams by driving enablement strategies, enhancing methodologies, and fostering relationships to boost performance in Legal and Accounting sectors. Collaborate closely with leadership to...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Lead the charge in overseeing finance and accounting operations, ensuring compliance and excellence in client service. Drive strategic growth while managing a team, innovating service offerings, and a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $192K *

The Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant, Record to Report is a seasoned professional responsible for leading the Financials workstream and ensuring operational efficiency in Workday Financi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and qualifying leads. Collaborate with a dynamic team to promote innovative solutions across diverse industries, ensuring a strong pipeline...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $169K *

Bring your expertise to lead enterprise-wide events that align with strategic goals, engage stakeholders, and drive measurable outcomes. Utilize your event strategy and operational excellence to creat...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $136K *

Elevate clinician productivity by driving solution adoption, optimizing workflows, and delivering impactful training. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes and ensure successful implem...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $300K *

Lead the charge in scaling AI adoption through strategic engineering, tackling complex deployments, and mentoring talent. Shape the future of the GAIL program by enhancing tooling, standards, and cust...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Drive impactful design and construction projects, managing teams and vendors to ensure quality and adherence to schedules. Collaborate on small to medium scale projects, demonstrating strong project m...

Sacramento, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $132K *

Advance your career as a Senior Financial Analyst in Treasury, focusing on cash management, corporate finance, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive impactful financial strategies while enhancing...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $147K *

The Business Development Executive for Large Enterprise Finance is responsible for acquiring new clients by building trust-based relationships with C-level executives and driving the full sales cycle...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $123K *

Drive strategic growth by managing key RFID accounts, fostering C-suite relationships, and executing multi-year commercial strategies to enhance market share and loyalty across North America...

Mentor, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic financial leadership and analysis to business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial management practices, ensuring compliance and supporting organi...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$106K - $160K *

Pioneer impactful tax strategies and team development while managing client relationships and compliance for insurance-related taxation. Drive growth through mentoring and technical expertise in the e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $135K *

Champion the underwriting process for high-net-worth clients by assessing risks, fostering relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Help deliver exceptional service and innovati...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Unlock potential by managing a significant portfolio of Private Company Management Liability accounts, focusing on new business development, relationship building, and strategic underwriting to maximi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $266K *

Champion patient engagement strategies by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing recruitment and retention across clinical trials. Drive performance, enhance collaboration, and ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   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.