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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of research recruiting by driving full-cycle hiring for specialized technical teams. Collaborate with leaders to develop strategies, engage top talent, and enhance candidate experienc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Recruiter, driving talent acquisition strategies across diverse roles. Collaborate with hiring managers to enhance recruitment processes and build strong candidate pipe...

Today

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

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading full-cycle recruiting, developing strategies, and building pipelines to attract unique talent, while shaping company culture and enhancing hiring processes for sustainab...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing recruitment strategies and processes, collaborating with HR management to attract top talent across multiple locations while ensuring compliance and effective onboarding i...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform talent acquisition by developing strategies to attract diverse candidates, managing intern programs, and collaborating with hiring managers to ensure equitable selection processes across var...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$188K - $220K *

Drive impactful executive recruitment initiatives through strategic talent networks, enhancing our bench strength. Cultivate relationships and manage end-to-end hiring processes for senior roles to sh...

3 weeks ago

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

$138K - $180K *

Empower the GTM organization by leading full-cycle recruiting for mid and senior-level sales roles. Collaborate with hiring managers, build diverse pipelines, and leverage data to enhance hiring strat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team as a Technical Recruiter, managing the full-cycle hiring process to attract top talent for our Prime contracts supporting the Intelligence Community, emphasizi...

Annapolis, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by driving full-cycle hiring for technical roles in the Intelligence Community, utilizing creative sourcing strategies and fostering an excellent candidate experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion growth by leading agent recruitment, coaching talent, and driving team success. Engage proactively to build relationships, improve performance, and elevate organizational impact. Your leaders...

4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Strategize talent acquisition efforts to enhance workforce planning and market dynamics. Lead complex executive searches while advising senior leaders and driving measurable improvements in hiring out...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $190K *

Shape a thriving insurance organization by navigating regulatory landscapes, managing compliance efforts, and providing legal guidance as we expand into new markets, playing a vital role in our growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of our talent acquisition by leading innovative recruiting strategies, engaging top technical talent, and enhancing our hiring processes to support our dynamic growth and company...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruitment for sales roles. Drive strategic hiring outcomes, enhance candidate experience, and support revenue growth through ef...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading full-cycle recruitment for sales roles, ensuring quality and speed in candidate engagement. Collaborate with business leaders to align hiring strategies with revenue...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading full-cycle recruitment for sales roles. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize hiring processes, engage top talent, and drive revenue growth through strategic talent...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower the recruitment process by managing full-cycle talent acquisition for sales roles. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize hiring strategies, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $120K *

Shape the future of sales recruitment by leading full-cycle hiring efforts, building talent pipelines, and enhancing candidate experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine hiring processes and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower our team by recruiting exceptional engineering and GTM leaders. Own the recruiting process, partner with founders, and optimize operations to identify top talent that will drive our innovative...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Inspire talent acquisition excellence by leading full-cycle recruiting across diverse roles, partnering with stakeholders, and driving process improvements in a dynamic, high-growth environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic recruiting initiatives to attract top software and ML engineers. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance hiring processes and amplify candidate experiences while leveraging data...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing talent acquisition strategies. You'll collaborate with managers to attract diverse candidates, streamline hiring processes, and support recruitment events, al...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $210K *

Drive end-to-end recruitment for GTM and Business teams, collaborating with leadership to execute innovative hiring strategies while enhancing candidate experiences and ensuring a streamlined recruitm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join us as a key contributor in talent acquisition, driving recruitment across diverse hospitality brands. You'll manage full-cycle recruiting, build talent pipelines, and enhance processes to support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$68K - $102K *

Partner with us to drive campus recruitment efforts, engaging with students and faculty to attract top talent for internships and full-time roles. Collaborate with teams to enhance recruitment strateg...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.