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 *

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

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by managing and expanding relationships with consultants in healthcare to drive business growth. Cultivate partnerships, enhance market presence, and collaborate with internal teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance consultant relationships in healthcare. Drive business growth by cultivating partnerships, optimizing engagement strategies, and aligning internal teams to effectively posit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion talent acquisition strategies by connecting business needs with top talent. Collaborate with leaders to build pipelines, enhance candidate experiences, and drive hiring outcomes that align wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming HR practices by providing expert guidance and support to business partners, enhancing employee relations, and driving strategic initiatives across the orga...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$45K - $250K *

Unlock your potential as a Healthcare Recruiter, connecting top talent with opportunities. Engage candidates, manage profiles, and facilitate placements while ensuring a seamless experience for both c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$102K - $144K *

Empower organizational success by aligning HR strategies with Sales and Marketing goals. Drive initiatives to enhance talent acquisition, employee engagement, and workforce productivity while collabor...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize HR operations by partnering with leadership to enhance workforce engagement, manage compliance, and drive performance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring a productive...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead company-wide recruiting efforts, shaping talent strategy and building a high-performing team. Drive critical searches, enhance processes, and elevate candidate experience to support ou...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $161K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy data-driven applications using the Palantir Foundry platform, enhancing operational efficiency and addres...

1 week ago

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

$76K - $98K *

Lead the recruitment strategy by partnering with stakeholders to deliver exceptional talent acquisition services, leveraging innovative sourcing techniques and market insights to attract top candidate...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI recruitment by driving innovative sourcing strategies, engaging top technical talent, and enhancing our hiring processes in a fast-paced environment. Join us to redefine recruit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $176K *

Lead the charge in enhancing HR processes and employee engagement, partnering with management to drive talent management, performance, and organizational efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environm...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic HR role that blends recruitment expertise and operational management. Lead full-cycle recruitment for key positions while overseeing HR operations, ensuring compliance...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project success by leveraging your expertise in managing large-scale commercial and public projects, directing teams and maintaining stakeholder relationships to ensure quality, adherence to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Empower growth by leading strategic client relationships in the natural resources sector. Drive innovative risk solutions and collaborate with executive teams to enhance decision-making for complex or...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by partnering with HR and leaders to attract top talent, manage searches, and enhance the recruiting process. This hands-on role balances immediate needs with lo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing the full sales cycle with law firms. Engage stakeholders and close high-value deals while building strategies for business expansion. Your expertise will...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a prominent architectural firm as a Senior Designer, taking the lead in innovative project design, mentoring talent, and delivering exceptional solutions across educational facil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.