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.
Compensation and Benefits Lead
$200K - $260K *
Unlock innovative total rewards strategies to attract and retain elite talent. Own the design and execution of compensation and benefits programs while ensuring competitive equity structures as the co...
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Compensation and Benefits Lead
$200K - $260K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing a comprehensive total rewards strategy, encompassing compensation, benefits, and equity programs to attract and retain exceptional talent in a high-growth...
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Head of Global Talent Acquisition
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by driving talent acquisition and people operations in a fast-paced, remote-centric environment. Lead initiatives that shape organizational culture and foster employee engagement...
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$76K - $85K *
Unlock potential by serving as a strategic HR partner, guiding academic leaders through complex personnel processes while managing high-volume employment actions and fostering effective communication...
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Manager, Network Applications Engineering
$114K - $194K *
Lead the transformation of enterprise network application services, managing a global engineering team to enhance scalability, security, and operational efficiency across on-premises and cloud environ...
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Manager, Network Applications Engineering
$114K - $194K *
Shape the future of network applications engineering by leading a global team to enhance enterprise services across diverse environments. Drive innovation, ensure operational excellence, and align tec...
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Manager, Network Applications Engineering
$114K - $194K *
Champion the transformation of enterprise network application services, leading a global engineering team to enhance scalability, security, and operational efficiency across diverse environments. Driv...
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Enterprise Account Executive (Remote)
$80K - $130K *
Lead the charge in driving growth through innovative client solutions for top-tier B2B accounts. Foster lasting partnerships with executive leaders while collaborating across teams to exceed expectati...
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Join our team to lead full-cycle recruitment across North America, enhancing employer branding and candidate experience. Develop innovative strategies to attract top talent and partner with hiring lea...
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Enterprise Account Executive (Remote)
$80K - $130K *
Drive impactful relationships and foster business growth with executive partners. Utilize consultative sales skills to create innovative solutions for top-tier clients while collaborating cross-functi...
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Enterprise Account Executive (Remote)
$80K - $130K *
Join a dynamic sales team, driving growth through consultative selling and lasting client partnerships. Collaborate with C-level executives to devise innovative solutions for complex challenges, while...
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Enterprise Account Executive (Remote)
$80K - $130K *
Drive transformative sales solutions with F500 clients, cultivating enduring partnerships through consultative selling and strategic collaboration. Elevate your role by leading initiatives that enhanc...
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Enterprise Account Executive (Remote)
$80K - $130K *
Elevate client relationships by driving sales growth and solutions for industry leaders. Consult with C-level executives, innovate client experiences, and collaborate within a high-performing team to...
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Enterprise Account Executive (Remote)
$80K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving transformative solutions for top-tier clients. Collaborate with C-level executives to foster lasting partnerships, leading sales initiatives and leveraging consultative sel...
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Project Manager | Multifamily & Mixed-Use
$95K - $115K *
Drive the success of multifamily and mixed-use projects from concept to completion. Oversee project teams, manage client relations, and ensure timely delivery while fostering collaboration and innovat...
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Join a dynamic team to design cutting-edge structural solutions for heavy industrial projects, ensuring compliance with building codes while collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs and p...
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$90K - $105K *
Join an innovative team and shape cutting-edge facilities across diverse sectors. You'll handle full life-cycle project design, ensuring technical excellence and supporting mission-critical operations...
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Advisor, Talent Acquisition (Clinical Recruiter) - BC Cancer (Flexible work location)
$76K - $109K *
Drive strategic recruitment initiatives to enhance our clinical workforce, ensuring effective collaboration with leaders to identify staffing needs, build talent pipelines, and promote equity in healt...
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Play a key role in shaping HR strategies for innovative research centers, providing tailored support to diverse teams. Collaborate with leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive tal...
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Grow your career with a leadership role in software quality engineering, driving quality across Salesforce solutions and custom applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement testi...
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Talent Acquisition Manager/HRBP
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in fostering a high-performance culture while driving innovative talent acquisition strategies. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to align recruitment efforts with organizationa...
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$80K - $90K *
Champion client success by managing HR services, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships. Provide expert guidance on HR matters, facilitating smooth onboarding and collaboration across teams...
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$80K - $90K *
Take ownership of client relationships by managing day-to-day HR activities, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance within a dynamic portfolio, fostering positive client interactions and c...
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Talent Acquisition Consultant - Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB)
$110K - $160K *
Collaborate with senior leaders to drive talent acquisition strategies, manage the hiring process, and enhance candidate experience while ensuring compliance and fostering an inclusive workplace cultu...
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$120K - $180K *
Join us in shaping the future by sourcing and recruiting top technical talent. You’ll drive full-cycle recruitment for engineering and product roles, collaborating with leaders to enhance our growing...
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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.