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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$73K - $110K *

Join the team to implement HR programs and policies, ensuring compliance and supporting staffing, employee relations, and training initiatives across various locations. Collaborate with management to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $135K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by sourcing and onboarding top candidates for critical corporate roles. Collaborate with teams to drive recruitment strategies and enhance the candidate experien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $110K *

Engage with school leaders to foster technology solutions, navigate challenges, and build productive long-term relationships. Drive the sales process through a consultative approach and support client...

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

$172K - $258K *

Shape the future of our organization by leading HR initiatives in mergers, acquisitions, and business development. Drive integration strategies, enhance colleague experiences, and ensure alignment acr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$172K - $258K *

Unlock potential by leading HR strategies for M&A and business development. Drive people integration, assess talent risks, and ensure smooth transitions throughout the transaction lifecycle, enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $238K *

Develop strategic partnerships by leading negotiations, managing relationships, and driving initiatives that enhance product offerings and data integration. Collaborate across teams to deliver value t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$146K - $194K *

Empower the future of talent acquisition by driving innovative recruiting strategies, collaborating with leaders, and enhancing candidate experiences to build a world-class technical team in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $220K *

Elevate your recruiting expertise by attracting top Product talent to a rapidly growing organization. Drive innovative sourcing strategies and shape a world-class candidate experience while collaborat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Contribute to our mission by driving innovative recruiting strategies to attract top Product talent. Leverage your expertise in fast-paced environments to enhance candidate experiences and collaborate...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $219K *

Engineer the future of sales strategy by leading a high-performing team to drive rapid business growth, enhance customer relationships, and achieve revenue targets through strategic planning and team...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $219K *

Drive rapid sales growth by building a high-performing team, strategizing market presence, and engaging in C-level relationships while championing AI integration and coaching sales executives towards...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive talent acquisition excellence as you lead recruitment for engineering and product teams. Collaborate with senior leaders to define hiring strategies and build strong talent pipelines, ensuring s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $100K *

Shape recruitment strategies for specialized technical roles, enhancing candidate experience and aligning hiring with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to meet workforce needs and develop talen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming technical hiring by building sourcing engines, designing interview loops, and driving fast, effective recruitment strategy for top engineering and design talent...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving business growth through consultative sales solutions. You will engage with C-suite executives, develop strategic partnerships, and collaborate within a dynamic team to t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by spearheading full-cycle recruiting for specialized technical teams, focusing on cybersecurity and AI-driven improvements. Collaborate with hiring leaders to identify talent strateg...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting for specialized cybersecurity roles. Partner with technical leaders to develop innovative talent strategies, implement AI-powered tools, and enhance workflows...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the recruiting landscape by leading a dynamic team, ensuring efficient onboarding, and driving compliance. Oversee staffing strategies, manage performance, and enhance processes to meet proj...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic recruiting team, ensuring effective onboarding and compliance. Drive performance, manage workloads, and enhance processes to meet staffing needs while fostering a...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $185K *

Engage in a leadership role to enhance customer experiences in Professional Services. Oversee a team delivering implementations and training, ensuring quality and consistency while collaborating acros...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovative talent acquisition strategies and partner with leadership to build a top-tier team within a dynamic credit environment, ensuring an exceptional recruitment experience while adapting t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining recruitment by owning full-cycle hiring for customer-facing roles. Collaborate with hiring managers to build strong candidate pipelines and enhance the candidate experien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving federal sales and operations recruiting. Shape the future of government tech hiring with a relationship-first approach in a fast-paced environment where every hire mak...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the enterprise sales cycle, driving high-value deals and building relationships with C-suite stakeholders. Shape go-to-market strategies and capture customer insights to enhance product offerings...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $155K *

Unlock potential by partnering with leaders to align people strategies with business goals. Drive workforce effectiveness and organizational agility through data-driven insights and change leadership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.