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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$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

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  •   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

$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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Structural Engineering Manager, leading innovative projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Leverage your expertise in design, project management, and client e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead diverse projects in structural engineering, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely delivery. This role includes professional development opportunities in a cutting...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading the design and construction of diverse engineering projects, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for contin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead diverse projects by overseeing design and construction while ensuring quality, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with teams and manage schedules to enhance client satisfaction and drive professi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing diverse projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and top-notch quality in structural engineering. Make a significant impact and drive your car...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic structural engineering team, managing complex projects from design through construction, and ensuring technical excellence while fostering collaboration with c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's driven by growth and relationships. Lead agent recruiting efforts, build strong pipelines, and engage with talented professionals to enhance our Market Center's success. Your passio...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Empower our hiring journey by leading full-cycle recruiting, optimizing processes, and building a top-tier talent brand while collaborating with executives to meet our diverse team needs in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$450K - $500K+*

Champion the transformation of hedge funds by leading a new sales team focused on integrating advanced AI solutions. Drive strategy, build relationships, and ensure successful adoption across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team to manage employment litigation from inception to resolution. Engage in drafting, discovery, depositions, and negotiations while collaborating with experienced attorneys in a suppo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation through strategic HR leadership in Science & Tech. Partner with R&D to shape talent strategies and enhance organizational effectiveness, driving business success and a high-performa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading a dynamic recruiting team, optimizing strategies, and ensuring high-quality hires across diverse roles while enhancing the candidate experience and em...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$87K - $97K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of talent acquisition by sourcing, attracting, and hiring top candidates. This role is vital for organizational growth, partnering with managers to develop strate...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of workplace health by leading impactful onsite occupational health services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality employee care through strategic collaboration...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $121K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by leading full-cycle recruiting for contact center and field operations. Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning and build diverse talent pipel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.