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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$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

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative BIM strategies and lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance project efficiency. Drive compliance with modeling standards and deliver technical support, ensuring optimal use of cutti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape our BIM strategies and drive efficiency by overseeing implementation, training, and custom software solutions. Collaborate across projects to enhance modeling standards and ensure quality assura...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive BIM implementation and management across multiple projects, ensuring quality standards, effective training, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance workflow and collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading BIM strategies and coordinating multi-project activities to enhance architectural innovation and efficiency. Collaborate with teams and provide expert training while ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of financial leadership by overseeing client accounting operations, driving strategic planning, and enhancing financial controls. Build strong relationships and provide trusted adviso...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $102K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing transformative talent development programs that enhance skills, improve productivity, and drive career growth across North America, aligned with global learn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $140K *

Transform business valuations as a trusted advisor, leading diverse projects and client interactions. Drive strategic insights through financial modeling and market research while mentoring a dynamic...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by owning full-cycle hiring for GTM and R&D teams. Engage with stakeholders, shape strategies, and drive hiring velocity while ensuring a positive candidate experie...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining HR by building and enhancing our function from the ground up. As our first HR hire, you'll drive onboarding, compliance, and employee relations, ensuring a productive and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $144K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading recruitment strategies, building diverse talent pipelines, and optimizing selection processes to ensure our organization is fully staffed with excepti...

2 weeks ago

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

$122K - $144K *

Lead the recruitment strategy to attract diverse talent across all roles, ensuring a fully staffed network. Collaborate with leaders to enhance selection processes and build strong talent pipelines, d...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic consulting engagements with Automotive OEM partners, bridging business challenges and technical solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop impactful strategies and enhance de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Analyze complex data to deliver strategic real estate insights, manage projects end-to-end, and create impactful visual narratives. Collaborate with advisors to enhance analytics efficiency and mentor...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Lead a dynamic team to deliver tailored wealth management solutions for high net-worth clients, ensuring comprehensive financial planning and investment strategies that align with their unique goals a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $98K *

Contribute to dynamic talent acquisition strategies, enhancing recruitment processes at all organizational levels, and ensuring candidate fit through effective screening and onboarding while upholding...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $98K *

Drive talent acquisition excellence by sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates across all levels while ensuring a positive hiring experience and compliance with regulations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $98K *

Unlock potential by sourcing, screening, and recommending top talent across all levels. Collaborate with leaders to craft effective recruitment strategies, ensuring a positive hiring experience while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $98K *

Unlock potential by sourcing and screening talent across all levels, developing innovative recruitment strategies, and ensuring a positive hiring experience in alignment with organizational values and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $98K *

Join a team that's redefining recruitment by sourcing and onboarding top talent across all levels. As a key player, you'll implement innovative strategies and foster strong partnerships while ensuring...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $98K *

Partner with us to develop innovative talent acquisition strategies, source and screen candidates, and ensure a seamless onboarding process across all organizational levels. Foster relationships with...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic Talent Acquisition team, driving strategies that attract top talent while partnering with executives to meet growth goals in a fast-paced, high-growth environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Build a high-impact Talent Acquisition strategy to drive growth and recruit talent across our organization. Lead and mentor a dynamic team while partnering with executives to enhance hiring standards...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading talent acquisition strategies and processes across global offices. Drive recruitment efforts, build talent pipelines, and partner with leadership to align staffing with...

4 days 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 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.