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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$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving talent acquisition for commercial roles, enabling product launches and market expansion. Collaborate with leaders to build pipelines and deliver high-quality candidates in t...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead cross-functional teams in New Product Development, driving innovation and collaboration from concept to launch. Utilize Agile methodologies to enhance project execution and stakeholder engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Engage with us to drive a comprehensive recruitment strategy, sourcing top engineering talent across Full Stack, Mobile, Infrastructure, and AI. Partner with teams to refine hiring processes and enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform eDiscovery management by driving operational excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold quality standards and fo...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Drive university recruiting efforts by managing candidate pipelines, engaging with students, and building strong relationships with universities. Collaborate with hiring managers to identify top talen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $120K *

Empower clients by delivering expert employee benefits solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance client strategies, manage projects, and ensure compliance while fostering strong vendor relationship...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide expert employee benefits consulting, collaborating with clients and vendors to enhance their insurance strategies and ensure compliance while delivering exceptional...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's passionate about building innovative engineering talent! As a Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter, you'll lead recruitment strategies, partner with executives, and enhance our engineerin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $133K *

Support product strategy execution by managing lifecycle activities, conducting market analysis, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product offerings and client satisfaction. Drive innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Champion talent acquisition by driving full-cycle recruitment and enhancing employer branding. Collaborate with hiring managers and universities to attract top talent while ensuring a positive candida...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead and optimize the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-state organization, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving improvements through innovative technology and strategic partnerships. P...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $210K *

Engage with us to lead attorney recruitment and integration efforts, enhancing talent acquisition strategies while fostering a collaborative environment for new associates and supporting firm-wide HR...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $93K *

Empower your career with a dynamic recruiting role that drives talent acquisition strategies, partners with leaders, and enhances candidate experiences in a fast-paced environment. Join us to shape th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming HR analytics. Collaborate with internal clients to identify strategic needs, conduct data analyses, and deliver actionable insights that drive effective bu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$154K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading compensation strategies that align with organizational goals. Collaborate with management to design effective pay structures and ensure competitive compensation practices w...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $215K *

Drive impactful compensation strategies by developing salary structures and incentive programs. Collaborate with leadership to ensure competitive pay practices and support effective benefits administr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $215K *

Champion effective compensation strategies by developing salary structures and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while conducting thorough analyses to support management...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $200K *

Advance high-stakes AI data projects by leading operations and managing expert teams. Collaborate with researchers, solve complex problems, and shape innovative operational models in a fast-paced envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Optimize executive operations by providing high-level support to the CEO, managing complex schedules, travel logistics, and communications. Collaborate with a team of executive assistants to ensure se...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your recruiting expertise to build a powerful commercial team by sourcing top GTM talent, engaging candidates, and driving them through the hiring process for a fast-growing tech company focuse...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing partner relationships and Pre-Buy execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales strategies, manage complex programs, and ensure compliance while driving reve...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $155K *

Drive strategic partner relationships and manage Pre-Buy operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing sales strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance deal execution and reporting, while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Shape the future of communications by leading a talented team to produce impactful, high-quality content that reflects the firm's voice and priorities while collaborating with senior leadership and at...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $205K *

Join our dynamic communications team to lead and inspire high-quality content creation. Collaborate with attorneys and leadership to produce compelling communications that reflect our voice and advanc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $222K *

Manage and mentor a communications team, ensuring high-quality content that reflects the firm's voice. Collaborate with leadership to produce compelling materials while maintaining editorial standards...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.