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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$88K - $105K *

Manage complex construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while coordinating with teams and stakeholders to meet project objectives and financial performance...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in executing complex construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success from planning to closeout while m...

2 weeks ago

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

$99K - $198K *

Transform employee engagement strategies by leading data-driven projects, conducting advanced analyses, and delivering insights to enhance workforce performance and satisfaction across diverse organiz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and executing innovative employee engagement strategies, leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytics to drive organizational improvement and client...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $198K *

Champion employee engagement strategies by leading projects, conducting analyses, and delivering insights. Collaborate consultatively with clients, leveraging technology and your expertise to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $240K *

Join a dynamic recruiting team to shape the future of Applied AI talent acquisition. Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for customer-facing technical roles, bridging cutting-edge AI technology with e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Accelerate growth by building a private equity partnership channel, fostering senior relationships, and collaborating with teams to convert opportunities into signed agreements, driving profitability...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $130K *

Empower the growth of a driven team by managing the full recruiting cycle for engineering and AI roles. Engage with top talent while collaborating with leadership to define excellence as the company s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Engage with our fast-paced recruiting operations team to streamline processes, enhance data hygiene, and support scaling efforts. Lead and develop a team to ensure a high-quality candidate experience...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $240K *

Drive strategic business management across global technology teams, ensuring alignment of investments with organizational goals. Lead financial oversight, governance, and operational excellence while...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building a robust estimating function for electric power projects. Drive estimating efforts, collaborate across teams, and support project growth in a dynamic construction environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$225K - $265K *

Engage clients by leading strategic communications for tech companies. Build relationships, navigate transitions, and innovate practices. Drive business growth and team development while adapting to i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by driving full-lifecycle recruiting. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop strategies, ensure a seamless candidate experience, and attract top-tier talent...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K *

Manage complex electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Oversee budgets, schedules, and labor coordination for high-value projects in healthcare and mis...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Support high net worth individuals with expert tax compliance and consulting, driving effective team collaboration. Develop innovative tax planning strategies and enhance client relations in a fast-pa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $140K *

Lead and develop a high-performing recruiting coordination team, enhancing processes and candidate experiences while managing Early Careers hiring and building strategic partnerships to support scalin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential as a strategic HR partner, guiding plant operations in performance management, employee engagement, and compliance. Collaborate across shifts to enhance workforce strategies and foste...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage in managing the full SBA loan closing process, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with legal and financial stakeholders to streamline operations while overcoming documentation chal...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Advance organizational efficiency by managing HR technology solutions and optimizing Workday platform functionalities. Collaborate cross-functionally to support and improve HR processes while leveragi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Champion transformation in HR technology by designing and optimizing Workday solutions, enhancing business processes, and delivering scalable HR systems that drive organizational efficiency and collab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's enhancing HR efficiency by managing and configuring Workday solutions. Collaborate on system improvements and support key HR processes, ensuring data integrity and alignment with bu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $180K *

Manage complex electrical bids from takeoff to proposal for mission-critical projects. Leverage your estimating expertise to ensure accuracy and quality while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$136K - $253K *

Transform revenue growth by driving sales of partnership products to Mid Law High Value Accounts. Collaborate with territory owners and manage complex sales cycles while leveraging deep product knowle...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading complex architectural projects, ensuring design excellence and regulatory compliance while mentoring a talented team and collaborating across disciplines to deliver inno...

2 weeks ago

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

$60K - $140K *

Champion client relationships and programmatic strategies, overseeing campaign execution and performance. Lead a team, drive operational excellence, and enhance client satisfaction through strategic i...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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 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.