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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$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...

4 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...

San Francisco, CARemote

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...

4 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

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.