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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$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

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth and align enterprise customer objectives with innovative technology solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $150K *

Accelerate recruitment efforts by owning the entire hiring process, engaging top talent, and enhancing interview practices in a fast-growing startup environment. Collaborate with managers to define ca...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Engage with leadership to own commercial contracting as our first in-house attorney. You'll draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of agreements, collaborating cross-functionally to support our ra...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as you manage complex financial analyses, lead investment evaluations, and shape our capital allocation strategy, directly impacting growth and decision-making for future opportu...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Grow senior client relationships by delivering strategic insights and guiding high-value accounts to achieve measurable outcomes. Lead cross-functional teams, foster innovation, and drive business imp...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Innovate hiring strategies to shape talent acquisition for Engineering and Go-to-Market roles. Collaborate with hiring managers and evolve processes while building a vibrant candidate experience and a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K *

Lead the charge in enhancing recruitment processes and building relationships with universities. Collaborate with teams to align strategies, ensuring a robust pipeline for early-career talent while de...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join us in shaping the future of public and institutional design, leading innovative projects and teams nationwide. Collaborate across markets to deliver sustainable solutions and enhance human experi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in aligning HR strategies with business goals, serving as a trusted advisor, enhancing employee experiences, and providing impactful HR support throughout the employee lifecycle in a f...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy storage by leading full-cycle recruitment for top hardware experts. You'll partner with engineering leadership to scale innovative teams and drive strat...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving workforce performance and compliance in a regulated environment. As a strategic HR partner, you'll enhance talent strategies, foster engagement, and support operational exce...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for multifaceted projects, leveraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and historical data. Drive accurate budgeting processes to ensure alignment...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead the development of cost estimates across multidisciplinary projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment while mentoring junior estimators and enhancing estimating tools for successfu...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of accurate cost estimates for engineering and construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior estimators, and ensure alignment with project goals w...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of project delivery by leading cost estimations for multidisciplinary engineering and construction efforts, ensuring alignment with budgets and goals while collaborating across teams...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance executive talent strategies through data-driven insights, ensuring effective succession planning and leadership development. Leverage your expertise in talent management pla...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $154K *

Lead full-lifecycle recruiting efforts, partnering with hiring managers to build strong candidate pipelines and improve processes across diverse talent markets. Drive data-driven insights to enhance h...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $145K *

Empower talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruitment, enhancing candidate experience, and partnering with hiring managers to build diverse teams that support organizational goals and mission-d...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $153K *

Empower growth by leading full lifecycle recruiting for G&A and Go-To-Market functions. Collaborate with C-suite partners to drive talent strategy, ensuring a seamless candidate experience in a fast-p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock new talent by leading the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with product leadership to attract top talent. Drive diversity and compliance while ensuring an exceptional candidate e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage in impactful cost management to drive financial efficiency and support strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, report, and optimize product costing and invent...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a high-growth startup by leading the full-cycle recruiting process. Build innovative sourcing strategies and enhance candidate experience while ensuring the right talent across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.