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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$120K *

Empower your career by managing enterprise customer relationships, driving success, and ensuring long-term partnerships. Collaborate with C-suite executives to deliver measurable business outcomes and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $176K *

Unlock potential by driving product adoption and user engagement within a global staffing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuring...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $169K *

Elevate user engagement and product adoption by translating customer needs into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance staffing solutions, ensuring alignment with bu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Shape the future of staffing solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product adoption, drive user engagement, and ensure alignment with business goals, all while leveraging e...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Elevate user engagement by driving product adoption and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment with...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Empower progress at the intersection of product strategy and user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance staffing solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals while drivin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $176K *

Take ownership of product strategy and stakeholder engagement to enhance staffing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive user adoption, gather feedback, and ensure continuous impr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $153K *

Unlock potential by driving product adoption and user engagement within a global staffing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuring...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Champion a high-impact employee relations strategy that fosters trust and empathy. Navigate complex people dynamics with creativity and clarity, guiding leaders through sensitive challenges while cham...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform technical recruitment by developing strategies that attract top engineering talent while creating a candidate experience that fosters positivity and engagement. Play a pivotal role in scalin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping employment law strategies, providing expert legal guidance on global employee relations, and partnering with diverse business functions to support rapid growth and dynamic w...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise sales by managing complex, high-value deals with agency networks. Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate AI search solutions, shaping industry standards and fostering strategic...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as a Litigation Attorney, managing diverse civil cases while collaborating with seasoned professionals. This role emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and meaningful clien...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $190K *

Champion a high-performing recruitment team, driving effective hiring strategies to attract elite sales talent while aligning with leadership to forecast and fulfill business growth needs efficiently...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to define vision, enhance strategy, and drive execution for consumer-facing digital platforms, ensuring exceptional customer experiences an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in cloud-native architecture and enterprise technology. Lead architecture initiatives, mentor teams, and drive strategic technology decisions in a dynamic financial servic...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of enterprise technology by designing secure, scalable solutions in a modern AWS cloud environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and influence technolog...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruitment, driving talent acquisition across technical and non-technical roles. Collaborate with global stakeholders to shape hiring strategies and build robust talent...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the HR landscape by leading strategic initiatives and building a high-performing team. Drive organizational effectiveness through innovative HR processes while ensuring compliance and foster...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Engage in proactive recruitment to attract top-performing Account Executives in the non-QM mortgage sector. Blend talent acquisition with market intelligence for strategic sourcing and relationship-bu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$158K - $276K *

Transform complex estates and trusts by managing assets, resolving tax issues, and advising beneficiaries. Collaborate with legal and investment teams to ensure compliance and optimize estate outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize mechanical engineering projects, managing design, coordination, and execution of HVAC and utilities while mentoring staff and ensuring adherence to industry standards and client goal...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading mechanical design for HVAC systems in complex projects. Manage workflows, mentor teams, and ensure quality while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives for complex software and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and deliver impactful solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Optimize your recruiting skills by owning the full cycle of talent acquisition, engaging with top technical talent and leaders, and driving strategic hiring processes to build a world-class engineerin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.