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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$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...

San Diego, CARemote

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

$63K - $101K *

Advance your career by leading physician recruitment efforts, enhancing onboarding, and fostering retention strategies. Collaborate with HR to attract top talent and ensure a seamless transition for n...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at partner growth by managing relationships, driving pipeline development, and executing strategic plans. Collaborate with sales and marketing to ensure successful customer engagem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of partner management by driving pipeline growth, market expansion, and sales execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful partner engagements and measurabl...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $129K *

Develop strategic partnerships to enhance ServiceNow's ecosystem, driving revenue and market advantage through innovative go-to-market strategies and collaboration with ISVs, while achieving key perfo...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $129K *

Champion strategic partnerships by defining and executing GTM strategies with ISVs, driving revenue growth and enhancing customer value through innovative solutions and collaboration across teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Shape the future of global HR operations by enhancing systems and processes for a seamless employee lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve workflows, compliance, and service effectivenes...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $233K *

Transform portfolio management by overseeing equity index funds, ensuring compliance, driving efficiencies, and innovating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance investment outcomes and risk con...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $195K *

Elevate revenue growth by building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Drive new business development through consultative sales, leveraging industry insights and collaboration with...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Drive HR initiatives across multi-jurisdictional teams, managing employee relations, benefits, talent acquisition, and performance management while collaborating on global HR strategies to enhance ope...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic growth and expansion within government accounts. This role requires strong relationship management and business acumen to identify opportunities, align with custo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing enterprise client relationships to drive growth and innovation. Leverage business acumen and strategic insight to foster executive partnerships and align with customer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global team of engineers to enhance critical infrastructure, driving operational excellence and innovation across cloud environments while fostering a high-performance cu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $239K *

Shape strategies in mortgage pricing and execution while managing key lender relationships. Evaluate market conditions and transaction economics to drive profitable business growth and support Capital...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $239K *

Join a team that's shaping mortgage pricing strategies and execution. Leverage your expertise to manage lender relationships, evaluate market conditions, and drive profitable business growth while col...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $155K *

Transform talent acquisition by partnering with leaders to develop strategic hiring solutions, enhance candidate experiences, and drive organizational growth through innovative recruitment practices a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $109K *

Take ownership of complex international HR challenges across the Americas. Act as a strategic advisor for EOR services, ensuring compliance while maximizing customer experience in diverse global marke...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic partner, driving workforce strategies that enhance leadership, optimize talent management, and foster organizational effectiveness through data-driven insights and c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Champion employee relations by managing cases, advising stakeholders, and conducting investigations. Drive policy improvements and ensure compliance while fostering a fair workplace environment throug...

1 week ago

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

$83K - $114K *

Empower your career as a strategic talent advisor, driving innovative recruitment strategies to attract top engineering and technical talent while enhancing stakeholder experiences and supporting busi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.