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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$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...

RemoteRemote

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

$82K - $129K *

Drive full-cycle recruitment for marketing talent, partnering with leaders to attract top professionals while enhancing the candidate experience and leveraging data for strategic hiring decisions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal Executive Recruiter, driving strategic hiring initiatives and building relationships with senior leaders to enhance our global growth. Own the executive search pro...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Innovate your career by providing high-level administrative support and managing office operations. Collaborate with investment professionals while ensuring a seamless work environment in a dynamic, f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise sales by managing complex, high-value deals with major brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI search visibility and build lasting partne...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize recruiting strategies to attract top talent by collaborating with departments, driving a seamless hiring process from sourcing to onboarding, and enhancing candidate experiences. Your experti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by building our go-to-market talent. You'll engage deeply with leaders, elevate our hiring practices, and advocate for our mission while driving the recruit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Oversee HR strategies for a 200-person warehouse, ensuring effective workforce planning, employee relations, and leadership development while driving organizational performance and engagement in a fas...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to build relationships and recruit top real estate talent. Collaborate with leadership to enhance agent development and drive growth in the Market Center, ensuring a thriving envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent, enhance candidate experience, and lead a high-performing team. Collaborate with business leaders to align recruiting efforts wi...

1 week ago

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

$225K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex California employment litigation, including class actions and PAGA cases. This role offers hands-on experience in all litigation stages, fostering collaboration a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $160K *

Optimize recruitment strategies by leading a team to source qualified candidates, ensuring compliance and efficiency in hiring processes while collaborating with operational teams to meet client needs...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading full-cycle recruiting for elite AI talent, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing candidate experience to shape a high-impact engineering team in a dynamic, fast-pa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $225K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing recruitment by identifying technical needs and executing innovative hiring strategies to build a world-class team in a fast-paced environment. Partner with technical...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $300K *

Empower your career by managing complex California employment litigation, including class actions and PAGA cases. Collaborate with a dynamic team, handling all stages from discovery to case strategy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $170K *

Elevate the Human Resources function by directing recruitment, training, and compliance efforts to enhance associate relations and support departmental goals, ensuring a high-quality workforce aligned...

4 days ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Human Resources operations, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and compliance. Collaborate with management to enhance associate relations and support business obje...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial planning by owning forecasting and budgeting for a fast-scaling, multi-entity group. Collaborate with leadership to drive insights and build scalable FP&A processes that enhance deci...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $165K *

Engage as a Senior Technical Recruiter, driving strategic hiring for R&D roles. Take ownership from intake to offer, optimizing processes for talent acquisition while building strong relationships acr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets. Drive financial performance, oversee leasing and capital projects, and deliver strategic insights to st...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $100K *

Empower the future of legal talent by managing recruitment, engagement, and development initiatives for students and associates. Collaborate actively with leadership to foster a thriving, diverse work...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform emerging talent recruitment by leading strategic initiatives, building partnerships, and enhancing engagement programs. Drive full-cycle recruiting while leveraging data insights to strength...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$270K - $340K *

Join our team to empower healthcare providers by closing sales that enhance compliance solutions and drive efficiency. Own the sales cycle while building lasting partnerships with clinics and shaping...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.