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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$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of recruitment in the creative industry. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across diverse agencies, collaborating with leadership to attract top talent and en...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$136K - $195K *

Join our team as a trusted adviser, focusing on delivering value to Non-Profit Mid-Market customers. Leverage your strategic sales skills to foster relationships, drive growth, and ensure client succe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us as a Senior Technical Recruiter, where you'll drive full-cycle recruitment for engineering and product teams. Collaborate closely with leaders to implement innovative hiring strategies amid ra...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Grow your career with a strategic HR leadership role, driving people initiatives and fostering a high-performing workforce while collaborating with executive management to enhance organizational cultu...

5 days ago

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

$138K - $173K *

Drive talent strategy development and execution, managing the full lifecycle of talent acquisition and management. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet business growth and client demands while enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $300K *

Pioneer the sales function within our AI Talent Placement team, manage placements, and drive strategic hiring solutions. Collaborate closely with the CEO to innovate and refine our commercial strategi...

3 weeks ago

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

$82K - $135K *

Explore the dynamic world of talent acquisition, partnering closely with clients to attract top candidates. Leverage sourcing strategies and engage with stakeholders, ensuring the alignment of recruit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Build lasting relationships as you guide high-net-worth clients through tailored wealth management strategies, combining investment management and financial planning to foster growth and trust in a co...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $107K *

Join a team that's redefining legal recruitment by developing innovative strategies for attracting top talent, managing comprehensive hiring processes, and enhancing student engagement through dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving full-cycle recruiting for technical roles in robotics. Collaborate with hiring managers to engage top talent, creating customized sourcing strategies while managing the can...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic HR leadership and oversight, ensuring effective workforce planning, employee relations, and compliance. Drive organizational development and foster a culturally...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead a global team in G&A recruiting, aligning with senior leaders to drive talent strategy across diverse markets while managing growth and maintaining high hiring standards for corporate functions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting, partnering with executive teams to source, engage, and close top talent across Engineering, Sales, and G&A in a fast-paced startup environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $157K *

Reimagine executive recruiting by leveraging data-driven insights to craft strategic talent maps. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and engage top-tier candidates, ensuring a robust pipeline f...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $173K *

Transform your career by leading strategic talent insights and mapping for executive searches. Leverage data-driven strategies to engage top-tier talent and influence key stakeholders in a dynamic, co...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $150K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by sourcing and onboarding top finance/accounting professionals. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify candidates, manage interviews, and foster strong re...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $200K *

Drive impactful recruitment for senior technology roles, collaborating with leaders to define needs, shape strategies, and enhance candidate experiences. Leverage market insights and proactive sourcin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of a transformative organization by leading strategic initiatives, expanding programming, and fostering community partnerships to support young adults in need. Drive operational excel...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Drive key talent initiatives by managing stakeholder expectations, designing strategic sourcing plans, and enhancing candidate experience in a dynamic tech environment. Collaborate closely with execut...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Engage top-tier engineering and product talent through innovative recruiting strategies. Own full-cycle recruitment, enhance candidate experience, and leverage AI tools to optimize processes in a dyna...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative recruitment strategies, managing the full hiring lifecycle. Collaborate with leaders to source and assess top talent while ensuring a seamless candidate experience and measurable hi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the full-cycle recruiting process for diverse tech talent, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance sourcing strategies, candidate experience, and employer branding in a fast-paced legal te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving new business in the Recruitment sector. As a trusted adviser, you'll engage clients, build relationships, and deliver tailored solutions while exceeding sales quotas and co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving new business within the Recruitment sector. Engage clients, build relationships, and deliver tailored solutions while exceeding sales quotas and contributing to team success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence in Talent Acquisition by coordinating recruitment processes, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing the candidate experience while collaborating with key stakeholders to s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.