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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$99K - $146K *

Accelerate growth in the Mid-Market space by driving sales, nurturing client relationships, and leading the end-to-end sales process. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities and deliver value...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining recruitment by serving as a strategic partner. You will lead full life-cycle recruiting, build robust talent pipelines, and enhance candidate experiences in a dynamic env...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $195K *

Elevate client relationships by managing key accounts, driving satisfaction and growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring long-term success and measurable ROI for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $211K *

Elevate local market success by attracting and developing top financial advisors, enhancing community relationships, and driving sustainable growth strategies for advisor teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $201K *

Drive HR excellence by designing innovative solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness, talent development, and employee experience within a dynamic, collaborative environment. Use strategic...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $201K *

Elevate your career as an HR Business Partner, driving strategic HR initiatives, promoting talent development, and fostering an agile, inclusive culture across North America. Partner with leaders to o...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive strategic financial planning and analysis, oversee corporate development, and enhance portfolio management. Leverage your expertise to support executive decision-making and op...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Champion cloud innovation by building scalable platforms and automating operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer experience and establish secure infrastructure patterns, driving technic...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Grow your expertise in wealth management by fostering client relationships, delivering tailored financial planning, and implementing strategic investment solutions. Join a team dedicated to client suc...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $263K *

Elevate your career by leading a transformative Employee Relations function. Drive strategy, foster a high-trust culture, and partner with leaders to address workplace concerns while leveraging AI for...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $263K *

Join a team that's redefining Employee Relations by architecting a modern, AI-enabled function. Lead a dedicated team, shape strategies, and ensure a high-trust environment where workplace concerns ar...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $263K *

Empower a high-trust, AI-enabled Employee Relations function, leading a dedicated team to shape workplace culture, address concerns, and drive strategic initiatives that support organizational growth...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $169K *

Elevate your career by leading application services delivery for client-facing systems. Collaborate with global teams to ensure technology solutions are stable, secure, and aligned with business objec...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $134K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition by partnering with technology leaders to craft innovative recruiting strategies, build strong candidate pipelines, and enhance the hiring experience fo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $134K *

Join our team to lead talent acquisition strategies for technology roles, partnering with leadership to build high-performing teams. Drive innovative sourcing and provide exceptional candidate experie...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Shape innovative capital solutions by leading advisory mandates, assessing client financing needs, and coordinating with stakeholders to execute complex transactions effectively. Drive impactful relat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $111K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading high-volume hiring strategies, influencing store leadership, and enhancing candidate experiences through data-driven insights and proactive sourcing in a dynami...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Shape your career by leading HR functions on a major JV project, enhancing employee engagement through strategic initiatives, talent acquisition, and performance management while ensuring a positive w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving full-cycle recruiting for technical roles across engineering and corporate departments, ensuring timely hiring and fostering a positive candidate experience in a dynamic...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing team in a dynamic dining environment. Drive profitability, enhance guest experiences, and foster team growth in a role that offers significant bonus po...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $108K *

Inspire a high-performing team in a dynamic dining environment, driving exceptional guest experiences and profitability while fostering career growth and team development in a fast-paced, upscale rest...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$82K - $135K *

Discover and attract top software engineering talent through innovative sourcing techniques. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance talent practices and ensure an exceptional candidate exper...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth by managing strategic publisher relationships. Leverage data-driven insights to optimize mobile app performance and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by driving high-value enterprise sales in the healthcare sector. You'll manage full-cycle sales, source your own leads, and navigate complex deals, all while thriving in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading our structural engineering team to success, overseeing project development, collaborating with multidisciplinary partners, and ensuring top-quality deliverables from des...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.