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 - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic recruitment efforts for skilled construction professionals. Develop talent pipelines and enhance the candidate experience to ensure the company attracts top talen...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Drive your career forward as you execute strategic recruiting initiatives, build robust talent pipelines, and strengthen candidate experiences in the construction industry while partnering with busine...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading recruitment for top construction talent. Drive strategic initiatives, foster relationships, and elevate candidate experiences to build strong talent pipelines in a fas...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Elevate recruitment excellence by leading strategies to attract top-tier construction talent and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure a diverse and skilled workforce that drives organization...

3 weeks ago

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

$73K - $103K *

Transform talent management practices by leading initiatives that enhance organizational capability and employee experience. Collaborate across teams to design impactful programs, leveraging data and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $103K *

Partner with us to enhance talent management practices, driving innovative solutions across various HR initiatives. This role offers broad exposure and the chance to shape impactful programs that elev...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $103K *

Empower talent management initiatives by designing and delivering impactful programs that enhance organizational capability and employee experience, while navigating evolving business needs and foster...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Support our entertainment-industry clients by managing their financial affairs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in day-to-day operations while fostering strong professional relationships and embracin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $170K *

Champion your recruiting expertise by driving talent acquisition strategies for high-growth teams. Collaborate with leadership to enhance hiring, build diverse candidate pipelines, and optimize proces...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $250K *

Reimagine the sales landscape by leveraging your expertise to expand our client base. As a Relationship Manager, you'll educate prospects on Sales Navigator's value, driving growth and fostering stron...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading client expansion and leveraging strategic social selling skills to educate customers on Sales Navigator, driving growth and success in a hybrid work environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive growth by owning strategic searches for sales leaders and AEs. Collaborate with leadership to build a high-performing team in our San Francisco office, enhancing our market presence and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $105K *

Drive full-cycle recruitment initiatives within the growing Buildings Construction and Infrastructure market. Leverage your expertise in sourcing top talent, building relationships, and implementing s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Manage key client relationships and drive strategic initiatives to deliver exceptional architectural solutions, ensuring top-tier service quality and project excellence across multiple sectors includi...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $121K *

Help us expand our team by recruiting independent insurance agents nationwide. You will utilize established processes to drive agent onboarding, enhance talent sourcing, and build relationships with f...

Carmel, INRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $121K *

Partner with us to elevate our recruiting efforts by sourcing and hiring independent insurance agents. Lead initiatives to expand our agent network while collaborating with internal teams and field ma...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $121K *

Help us drive growth by attracting and recruiting independent insurance agents. You'll leverage established processes while building relationships and sources to enhance our sales teams' capabilities...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $121K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding independent insurance agents. Drive growth through strategic partnerships and KPI reporting, while supporting a dynamic te...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $121K *

Champion the recruitment of independent agents by utilizing proven sourcing strategies. Lead efforts to grow agent count while collaborating with internal teams and participating in industry events to...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $121K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding independent insurance agents while achieving recruiting objectives through proven processes and relationship bu...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $121K *

Transform your career by recruiting independent insurance agents nationwide. Drive growth in our Worksite Division through sourcing, interviewing, and coaching, while building relationships and achiev...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate client relationships by leading a dynamic architectural firm, ensuring quality delivery while fostering operational excellence and developing talent across project teams for lasting success...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by developing and maintaining regulated electro-mechanical devices. Your expertise will ensure compliance with design requirements and customer needs while troubleshooting and refi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape strategic narratives and drive growth by transforming complex business insights into compelling presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders, fostering alignment a...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing sales force effectiveness through strategic planning, performance management, and process improvement, ensuring productivity and aligning with organizational goals for su...

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Reposted 1 week 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.