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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$200K - $240K *

Strategize and lead client insights initiatives to drive growth, enhance client experience, and implement strategic programs that support business development efforts across various markets and sector...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at client initiatives by leading strategic programs, enhancing client insights, and optimizing stakeholder engagement to drive growth and elevate experiences across the firm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic AI team, designing and deploying applications across various business use cases, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive transformation and deliver impactful solu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Empower strategic legal guidance in employment law across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance, fostering employee relations, managing litigation, and advising on labor relations in a dynamic o...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $177K *

Transform higher education sales by driving revenue growth, managing teams, and crafting innovative market strategies. Lead a dedicated group to exceed targets, foster collaboration, and establish bes...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$128K - $192K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that enhance hiring effectiveness and candidate experience. Collaborate with leaders to align talent strategies with business goals, drivi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform agency engagement strategies by leading growth initiatives, fostering senior-level relationships, and driving enterprise solutions that align with governmental mission priorities across defe...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize talent acquisition by leading agile, full-cycle recruitment across diverse US regions. Collaborate with district leaders to address hiring challenges, build talent pipelines, and align recrui...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in agile, full-cycle recruitment across diverse US regions, tackling complex hiring challenges for skilled trades and management roles while building strong partnerships with local ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate organizational performance by leading HR initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment laws while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower organizational success by enhancing talent management, fostering engagement, and driving compliance. Collaborate with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals and promote a compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Serve as a strategic HR partner, delivering comprehensive HR services across the Americas. Collaborate with management to drive talent management, employee relations, and operational excellence, suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive revenue and profitability by leading business development efforts, executing strategic plans, and analyzing market trends to identify growth opportunities. Collaborate with senior leadership to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Shape the future of learning by leading innovative enablement programs that empower managers and new hires. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful training solutions that drive or...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $153K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies, driving commercial outcomes and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance client solutions and deliver measurable res...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $153K *

Unlock your potential as a Manager in Business Development, driving strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client solutions and achieve mea...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $133K *

Drive strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies, managing relationships and outcomes to enhance business development initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and achieve...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $146K *

Manage strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies, driving commercial outcomes and collaboration across teams. Foster relationships, oversee governance, and ensure alignment with business goals t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $133K *

Engage in strategic partnership management, driving ecosystem strategies and commercial outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to enhance relationships and ensure successful onboarding and governance o...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $133K *

Drive strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies, managing relationships and outcomes to enhance business development initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and achieve...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $133K *

Champion strategic partnerships and drive ecosystem strategies to enhance business development. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes and foster a cu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $139K *

Champion strategic partnerships by managing ecosystem strategies and driving commercial outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to enhance capabilities and foster relationships, ensuring alignment with...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $153K *

Help us shape the future of strategic partnerships by managing ecosystem strategies and driving commercial outcomes. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance our capabiliti...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $153K *

Join a team that's driving strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies. As a key member, you'll manage relationships, enhance collaboration, and ensure successful outcomes across various capabilit...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $153K *

Join our dynamic Business Development team to manage strategic partnerships, drive ecosystem strategies, and enhance collaboration across departments. Leverage your expertise to achieve measurable res...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.