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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$225K - $281K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of oncology research! This key role involves designing and leading clinical trials, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with global experts to advance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $113K *

Empower your career as a key partner to technology leaders, managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and crafting impactful presentations. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing organiza...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Optimize geomechanical solutions for mining projects by integrating data, developing models, and providing technical recommendations. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance project outcomes and me...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic oversight of enterprise-wide RAC audit activities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership to enhance audit processes, minimize financial risk, and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive change management initiatives in life sciences R&D, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across research, clinical, and regulatory operations while leading stakeholder engagement and a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in federal business development, driving strategy and execution for health programs. Lead capture management, build relationships, and mentor staff while contri...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $258K *

Lead a team in managing GTM systems and operations, ensuring seamless integration and performance of our SaaS stack. Collaborate across departments to drive strategic initiatives and maintain complian...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

Quanah, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact commercial data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving opera...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading SAP S/4HANA transformations, guiding clients through Order to Cash solutions, and enhancing operational efficiency while establishing strong partnerships and delivering...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing comprehensive HR operations, fostering employee relations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams while driving strategic initiatives and providing hands-on...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $118K *

Drive growth by managing key accounts in retail and food service, enhancing partnerships through strategic solutions and innovative approaches. Engage stakeholders at all levels to deliver measurable...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead the deployment of AI-driven ERP solutions, enhancing SAP S/4HANA capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure automation across critic...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$352K - $500K+*

Champion enterprise sales leadership by driving revenue growth, developing high-performing teams, and engaging C-suite executives. Leverage industry expertise to implement strategic initiatives and en...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

Lead the charge in optimizing revenue operations by enhancing forecasting, analytics, and sales strategies to drive growth and accountability across North America’s sales teams, ensuring alignment and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $166K *

Unlock customer success by leading CCaaS implementations and providing strategic consulting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions, drive adoption, and enhance business outcome...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing healthcare risks and enhancing financial performance in value-based care. Collaborate across departments to deliver actionable insights and support innovative...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement diverse electrical projects across institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Collaborate with professionals...

Montreal, QCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$138K - $188K *

Innovate project management processes from inception to delivery in the Nuclear Power sector, ensuring timely execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, while maintaining operational exce...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Engage in strategic finance management by leading financial modeling, budgeting, and analysis processes. Collaborate with leadership to drive data-driven decisions and enhance financial infrastructure...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $182K *

Drive your career with impactful project leadership in cross-functional initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and measurable outcomes for the Contact Center of Excellence. Collaborate with d...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining data management by spearheading product innovation. Your insights will guide the development of user-centric software solutions, shaping the platform that empowers busine...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead the execution of software delivery by managing internal teams and vendor partnerships. Oversee backlog management, sprint execution, and ensure alignment between business needs and engineering ca...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Elevate human resources practices by providing expert guidance on recruitment, employee relations, and workforce analysis, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and enhancing organization...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $195K *

Elevate research standards in home performance by leading SCORE's development and improvement. Collaborate with experts to integrate innovative methodologies and ensure alignment with industry best pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.