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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$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
$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
Senior Mortgage Sales Recruiter
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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
$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
$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
$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...
Yesterday
$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
People Advisor, Americas - Los Angeles
$90K - $110K *
Empower your career as a People Advisor supporting employee processes in the U.S. and Canada. This hybrid position focuses on onboarding, employee inquiries, and engagement initiatives. Contribute to...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive talent acquisition success by building strategic pipelines and engaging top candidates. Collaborate with teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs, leveraging data and innovative ap...
6 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's committed to elevating the recruitment process. As a Senior Recruiter, you'll drive full-cycle talent initiatives, fostering relationships and innovative strategies to attract top t...
Reposted 1 month ago
Talent Acquisition, Research - North America
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in shaping the future of technical recruitment, building and scaling US-based research and engineering teams. Partner with leaders to define talent needs and ensure an exceptional cand...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Talent Acquisition, Research - North America
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in developing robust technical recruitment strategies, partnering closely with research leadership to hire exceptional talent across Research Science and Engineering, while delivering...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Talent Acquisition, Research - North America
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at our growing Talent Acquisition team, focusing on scaling US technical recruitment. You'll partner with leadership, shape recruitment strategy, and drive exceptional candidate ex...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Vice President, Talent Acquisition Lateral Recruiter
$150K - $180K *
Transform talent acquisition by leading lateral recruitment strategies for senior roles, partnering with executives to enhance workforce planning, and driving effective sourcing and candidate experien...
4 weeks ago
Vice President, Talent Acquisition Lateral Recruiter
$160K - $200K *
Optimize lateral recruiting efforts by leading strategy and execution across senior roles. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine hiring processes, enhance candidate experiences, and leverage metrics...
4 weeks ago
Vice President, Talent Acquisition Lateral Recruiter
$160K - $200K *
Lead strategic lateral recruiting for senior roles, collaborating with leaders to enhance talent acquisition and candidate experience while improving metrics and compliance...
4 weeks ago
Business Development Representative
$75K - $115K *
Drive top-of-funnel growth by executing high-volume outbound calls in a dynamic startup environment. This role offers autonomy and rapid advancement opportunities as you engage with key stakeholders a...
6 days ago
$82K - $135K *
Discover new talent by embedding yourself within client cultures, utilizing innovative sourcing techniques to attract top candidates and partner with stakeholders to enhance recruitment practices acro...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Drive the evolution of talent acquisition by leading AI-enhanced recruiting strategies, optimizing processes, and fostering a human-centric candidate experience across diverse technical and clinical t...
1 week ago
$165K - $200K *
Lead the charge in shaping our technical recruitment strategy, partnering with senior leaders to attract top engineering talent. Drive high-impact hiring initiatives and elevate candidate experiences...
1 week ago
Compensation Consultant - multiple large-scale projects experience
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading compensation strategies and consulting on complex challenges. Collaborate with senior management to enhance talent attraction and retention while managing large-scale proje...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing utility-scale energy storage projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, maintain project documentation, and drive successful outcomes...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage as a vital conduit between clients and contractors, ensuring project success through effective communication, oversight, and advocacy. Drive quality and timelines across complex construction pr...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower seamless coordination in construction, advocating for project quality, timelines, and client needs while collaborating with contractors and teams for successful project delivery...
3 weeks ago
What does an executive recruiter do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.