Executive Recruiter Jobs

Explore Executive Recruiter jobs that connect experienced recruiting professionals with leadership opportunities. Executive recruiters identify, assess, and attract senior leaders and specialized talent for organizations, often partnering directly with executives and hiring teams. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Executive Recruiter Do?

Executive recruiters manage searches for senior-level, executive, and hard-to-fill positions. Their work may include clarifying role requirements with stakeholders, sourcing and engaging candidates, evaluating qualifications, coordinating interviews, supporting offer negotiations, and maintaining candidate relationships. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on in-house talent acquisition, retained or contingency search, or a particular industry or function.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value strong communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills, along with experience managing complex searches. Knowledge of sourcing strategies, applicant tracking systems, interview practices, and compensation discussions can be useful. Some positions also seek expertise in a specific sector, executive function, or geographic market. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Executive Recruiter Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, employer, and whether the role includes incentives or commission. Executive recruiters can progress into senior recruiting, talent acquisition leadership, search practice management, or broader human resources roles. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities that match their career goals.

Find Executive Recruiter Jobs on Ladders

Search Executive Recruiter openings and review job details, qualifications, and compensation information to identify roles that fit your experience. Explore opportunities across employers and industries, and take the next step toward a senior recruiting career.

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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of our core business functions. You'll lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across Finance, Operations, Legal, and People, partnering with leaders to attract top ta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion enterprise-wide talent acquisition initiatives, enhancing hiring outcomes and supporting team development while partnering with HR and business leaders to attract top talent aligned with stra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $200K *

Lead estimating efforts for structural and civil concrete projects, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness in bids. Collaborate with leadership to develop pricing strategies and manage multiple project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$183K - $211K *

Shape the future of enterprise applications! Lead a dynamic team focused on strategic management and continuous optimization of core business systems while driving innovation and operational excellenc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$183K - $211K *

Advance your career by overseeing enterprise application operations, managing teams, and optimizing business systems to enhance delivery and performance across key organizational functions. Shape the...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Join our dynamic global recruiting team to drive talent acquisition strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and lead transformational change. Collaborate with hiring managers to align sourcing plan...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$196K - $294K *

Shape the future of global recruiting operations by developing and executing strategic programs, optimizing processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance hiring success across div...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$196K - $294K *

Join a team that's transforming global recruiting operations, driving strategies, programs, and systems to ensure excellence in talent acquisition across diverse markets and functions while fostering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $142K *

Empower talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruiting for G&A and IT roles. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance hiring strategies, optimize processes, and deliver an exceptional candidate e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $142K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by partnering with leaders to attract top G&A and IT talent. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance hiring processes, and deliver an exceptional candidate experien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the full-cycle recruiting process in a dynamic environment, partnering closely with leadership to define role requirements and deliver an exceptional candidate experience as you attract top talen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $255K *

Shape a best-in-class recruiting team for Digital Infrastructure, driving talent acquisition strategies that align with aggressive growth targets while ensuring operational excellence and high-quality...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Unlock strategic talent acquisition by partnering with hiring leaders to enhance recruiting strategies, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences in a collaborati...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion high-impact growth by leading advisor recruiting efforts while cultivating strategic relationships that enhance value and drive future opportunities for an established financial services orga...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $255K *

Drive impactful pay equity solutions by advising clients, overseeing studies, and developing strategies to enhance workforce equity. Collaborate with HR leaders globally to innovate methodologies and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Elevate your career by partnering with hiring leaders to shape recruiting strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and build strong talent pipelines in the architecture, engineering, and design sect...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Explore a dynamic role where you'll partner with leaders to shape recruiting strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and build talent pipelines in the architecture and engineering sectors. Join a c...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Partner with us to shape talent acquisition strategies and build strong candidate pipelines. Leverage your expertise to influence hiring leaders, enhance candidate experiences, and drive recruitment i...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic HR team as a Talent Acquisition Partner, where you'll shape recruiting strategies, build talent pipelines, and enhance candidate experiences. Collaborate with hiring leaders to attract...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Engage with us to drive talent acquisition strategies, build partnerships, and enhance candidate experiences. Leverage market insights and creative sourcing to attract top talent in the architecture...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Elevate talent acquisition efforts by building strategic partnerships, advising on recruiting strategies, and enhancing candidate experiences. Drive innovative sourcing methods to attract top talent i...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner, collaborating with hiring leaders to enhance recruiting strategies and attract top talent. Leverage market insights and creative so...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career by partnering with leaders to shape recruiting strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and build strong talent pipelines in the architecture, engineering, and design sectors...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the candidate pipeline by sourcing and engaging top talent across the organization. Collaborate with leadership to facilitate rapid growth within a dynamic team, fostering an innovative and peo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Architect comprehensive executive compensation strategies and equity programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive governance, analysis, and project leadership, ensuring alignment with or...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive recruiter do?question toggle

    An executive recruiter finds and evaluates candidates for senior leadership and other specialized positions. Responsibilities may include working with hiring leaders, sourcing candidates, conducting assessments, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer discussions.

  • What qualifications do executive recruiter jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for recruiting or executive search experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and familiarity with sourcing tools and hiring processes. Industry expertise or experience recruiting for particular functions may also be preferred.

  • How much do executive recruiters earn?question toggle

    Executive recruiter pay varies by experience, location, industry, employer, and compensation structure. Some roles may include incentives or commission. Review each job listing for available salary information; Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find executive recruiter jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Executive Recruiter listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation and role requirements vary, so check individual listings for details.

  • What career paths can executive recruiters pursue?question toggle

    Experienced executive recruiters may advance to senior or principal recruiter roles, lead talent acquisition teams, manage an executive search practice, or move into broader human resources and talent leadership positions.