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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$100K - $120K *

Help us drive strategic sourcing initiatives by leveraging your expertise in technology procurement and negotiation, enhancing supplier partnerships, and supporting the Ascendiun Family of Companies i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic sourcing potential by engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to drive technology procurement success, enhance supplier partnerships, and deliver measurable outcomes across the Ascen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Innovate sourcing solutions by collaborating across the organization to enhance supplier partnerships, drive strategic procurement procedures, and achieve measurable business objectives in technology...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance technology sourcing initiatives by crafting effective supplier strategies, negotiating complex contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives and drive cost savi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping talent acquisition and employee relations for a growing A/E firm, overseeing compliance and performance initiatives while enhancing workforce planning and onboarding for a s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $249K *

Collaborate with HR leaders to transform data into actionable insights, driving strategic workforce decisions. Own executive reporting and analytics, ensuring impactful narratives that influence senio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$97K - $143K *

Elevate HR operations by supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance engagement and ensure effective HR service delivery while maintaining...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic talent acquisition for skilled trades in manufacturing and construction. Lead a team, forecast workforce needs, and implement high-volume hiring strategies to support production goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to lead and oversee large-scale construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality while managing teams and client relationships to achieve strategic goals and operational...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading diverse teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful execution of large-scale construction projects while fostering a culture of collaboration an...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Drive expansion in enterprise accounts with innovative strategies and consultative selling. Elevate client partnerships and uncover new opportunities, all while managing a full sales cycle in digital...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by evaluating government departments, analyzing workflows, and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance service delivery and efficiency across various functions an...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $120K *

Manage a dynamic recruitment team in Life Sciences, driving hiring success and business development initiatives while contributing to team growth and performance excellence in a vibrant office environ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of client engagement by leading a dynamic sales team, fostering growth in existing accounts while driving new business opportunities to achieve ambitious revenue targets...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at lateral partner recruiting by managing searches, conducting market research, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize HR operations by leading compliance, benefits, and talent management initiatives. Collaborate with executives to enhance performance processes and ensure adherence to regulations while foster...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead multidisciplinary design teams to ensure successful project delivery, overseeing scope, budget, and schedules while maintaining client relationships and quality standards throughout the design ex...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and management of advanced electrical power systems, ensuring compliance and seamless collaboration across teams. Lead projects from conception to completion while maintaining budget...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by designing and overseeing innovative electrical power systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to create compliant, detailed constructions while ensuring project quality and effic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within an esteemed engineering team designing cutting-edge electrical power systems. Oversee complex projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration while delivering exceptional design and qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and overseeing advanced electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver innovative solutio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $87K *

Develop your career by leading full-cycle recruitment efforts, partnering with managers to attract top talent, and creating a world-class candidate experience that shapes the future of our community...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock the potential of B2B sales by managing end-to-end cycles, fostering relationships, and delivering AI-driven solutions to corporates and law firms while refining sales processes for optimal resu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting, partnering with leaders to build diverse talent pipelines and enhance the hiring experience. Utilize data-driven strategies to attract top talent and mentor f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a dynamic role focused on engaging enterprise clients, driving security solutions, and fostering long-term relationships. Leverage your technical sales expertise to influence decision-makers a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.