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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$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

$205K - $285K *

Pioneer your career by leading M&A deals and providing corporate advisory in a collaborative environment, enhancing client relationships. Join a dynamic team that values independence and offers direct...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$205K - $285K *

Accelerate progress at a collaborative firm by leading M&A deals and corporate matters, ensuring hands-on client engagement and end-to-end transaction management in a high-impact environment...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Empower our talent acquisition efforts by enhancing recruiting operations, improving processes, and ensuring data integrity. This role combines coordination, systems management, and reporting to creat...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading full-cycle recruiting for niche technical roles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance hiring processes and build a strong employer brand while ensuring qua...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you manage candidate engagement and operational processes, ensuring seamless communication and support throughout the recruiting lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of full-cycle recruiting across diverse functions, partnering with leadership to build effective hiring systems and processes that drive growth and shape the company’s future. Your expe...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock exceptional talent by leading full-cycle recruiting for mission-driven teams. Collaborate with leaders to define roles, shape candidate profiles, and build trusted networks in cyber and defense...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $93K *

Shape the future of HR by managing full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and promote a positive workplace culture while supportin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across diverse teams, enhancing processes and building a high-performing talent acquisition function to support rapid growth and strategic hiring initiatives...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $120K *

Join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team to drive innovative recruiting strategies and attract top-tier engineering talent across diverse technical fields, including software, data science, and aerosp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in recruiting top-tier technical talent by developing strong strategies, engaging passive candidates, and maintaining a collaborative relationship with hiring managers to elevate the q...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as the technical expert in new product development, leading cross-functional teams to explore market opportunities while mentoring junior engineers and guiding sustaining projects to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Explore a leadership role driving engineering solutions, enhancing customer relations and fostering innovation in equipment design, all within a collaborative team environment. Make a significant impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving a national attorney recruiting strategy, partnering with senior leadership to build innovative sourcing solutions and enhance candidate experience while navigating a complex...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer efficient talent acquisition strategies by leading recruitment for creative, media, and technical roles. Drive team performance and foster a diverse talent pool while ensuring an outstanding c...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic talent acquisition efforts, focusing on creative and technical roles. Collaborate with managers to enhance recruitment processes and ensure a top-tier candidate experience, while also m...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $162K *

Tackle complex compensation challenges as a trusted advisor, shaping strategies that attract and retain top talent while aligning with business objectives. Leverage your expertise to drive impactful p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $162K *

Pioneer innovative compensation strategies that attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with business leaders to translate compensation philosophy into actionable solutions, ensuring alignment with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $88K *

Engage in a fast-paced role facilitating exceptional candidate experiences from initial contact to onboarding. Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to streamline processes and ensure organizat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.