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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$70K - $154K *

Optimize the candidate experience by managing full lifecycle recruiting, building university partnerships, and executing inclusive strategies to attract early talent while ensuring data integrity and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $133K *

Champion inclusive recruiting strategies by managing the full candidate lifecycle, building stakeholder relationships, and executing campus partnerships to attract early talent and meet business deman...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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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3 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...

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  •   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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in shaping and executing sales strategies while managing the complete sales cycle to drive customer acquisition and success. Collaborate with product and operations teams to enhance user experi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional event experiences by coordinating logistics, managing registrations, and supporting multiple corporate events. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure seamless execution and enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $215K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting for high-impact technical roles, leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance sourcing, collaboration, and candidate experience while navigating a dynamic, fast-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $215K *

Unlock potential by owning full-cycle recruiting for diverse tech roles, utilizing cutting-edge AI tools to streamline processes, enhance candidate experience, and influence hiring strategies in a fas...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $125K *

Drive innovative talent acquisition strategies to source top-tier architectural and design talent, collaborating closely with hiring teams to enhance recruitment processes and improve candidate experi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$155K - $195K *

Empower your career by leading HR initiatives that align business objectives with employee needs. Drive recruitment, employee relations, and professional development while ensuring compliance and fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $195K *

Shape the future of HR by aligning business objectives with employee needs, enhancing workplace culture, and driving talent development through strategic partnerships and effective management of HR fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $195K *

Drive HR initiatives by partnering with management to enhance employee relations, support recruitment, and ensure compliance. Leverage your expertise to foster a productive workplace and align HR stra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Develop transformative talent acquisition strategies to reshape hiring practices, enhance candidate experience, and build a proactive approach in securing top-tier talent through leadership and innova...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in commercial property management. Oversee lease administration, tenant relations, and financial reporting for a diverse retail portfolio, ensuring smooth op...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.