Executive Recruiter Jobs

Explore Executive Recruiter jobs that connect experienced recruiting professionals with leadership opportunities. Executive recruiters identify, assess, and attract senior leaders and specialized talent for organizations, often partnering directly with executives and hiring teams. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Executive Recruiter Do?

Executive recruiters manage searches for senior-level, executive, and hard-to-fill positions. Their work may include clarifying role requirements with stakeholders, sourcing and engaging candidates, evaluating qualifications, coordinating interviews, supporting offer negotiations, and maintaining candidate relationships. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on in-house talent acquisition, retained or contingency search, or a particular industry or function.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value strong communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills, along with experience managing complex searches. Knowledge of sourcing strategies, applicant tracking systems, interview practices, and compensation discussions can be useful. Some positions also seek expertise in a specific sector, executive function, or geographic market. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Executive Recruiter Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, employer, and whether the role includes incentives or commission. Executive recruiters can progress into senior recruiting, talent acquisition leadership, search practice management, or broader human resources roles. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities that match their career goals.

Find Executive Recruiter Jobs on Ladders

Search Executive Recruiter openings and review job details, qualifications, and compensation information to identify roles that fit your experience. Explore opportunities across employers and industries, and take the next step toward a senior recruiting career.

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$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

$116K - $139K *

Unlock potential by managing strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies, driving commercial outcomes, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance client solutions and deliver measurable r...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $139K *

Transform your career by managing strategic partnerships and ecosystem strategies. Collaborate with leadership to drive commercial outcomes, enhance stakeholder relationships, and foster innovation wi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

Advance your career in a collegial setting handling impactful business and environmental litigation, collaborating closely with experienced attorneys to support top regional clients and tackle meaning...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Engage in shaping talent management strategies that ensure a future-ready leadership pipeline. Collaborate across departments to deliver scalable, measurable solutions that align talent development wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $104K *

Champion the full-cycle recruitment process in a dynamic, multi-union environment, delivering strategic talent solutions and enhancing workforce diversity while managing multiple concurrent projects t...

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5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth in North America's evolving power markets by leading sales of software and advisory services. Engage with diverse stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions and exceed annual targets whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive reliability engineering strategies to enhance flight system safety and performance. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee project planning, and ensure risk-informed decisions throughout the pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $141K *

Unlock potential by partnering with leaders to drive talent development, enhance organizational effectiveness, and lead change initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with business g...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $100K *

Transform recruiting operations by coordinating seamless interview processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and supporting scaling efforts across diverse teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to opt...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $164K *

Drive enterprise growth by leading the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, across major accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure customer s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the full recruitment cycle, from job postings to onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while managing multiple requisitions and leveraging diverse sourcing strategies to attract t...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion HR strategy and operations across the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance, and the development of a high-performing workforce through effective leadership and inn...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $140K *

Champion full-cycle recruitment for early-career talent, collaborating with stakeholders, driving innovative outreach, and managing internship programs to enhance our workforce and foster strong relat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer top talent acquisition by partnering with leaders to source, recruit, and onboard emerging professionals. Drive innovative outreach strategies and build connections with academic institutions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Join a collaborative team as you drive full-cycle recruitment, focusing on emerging talent in the construction industry. You'll partner with leaders, engage with educational institutions, and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the recruitment lifecycle for clinical roles, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and collaborating with hiring managers in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment to attract top healthca...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive recruiter do?question toggle

    An executive recruiter finds and evaluates candidates for senior leadership and other specialized positions. Responsibilities may include working with hiring leaders, sourcing candidates, conducting assessments, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer discussions.

  • What qualifications do executive recruiter jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for recruiting or executive search experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and familiarity with sourcing tools and hiring processes. Industry expertise or experience recruiting for particular functions may also be preferred.

  • How much do executive recruiters earn?question toggle

    Executive recruiter pay varies by experience, location, industry, employer, and compensation structure. Some roles may include incentives or commission. Review each job listing for available salary information; Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find executive recruiter jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Executive Recruiter listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation and role requirements vary, so check individual listings for details.

  • What career paths can executive recruiters pursue?question toggle

    Experienced executive recruiters may advance to senior or principal recruiter roles, lead talent acquisition teams, manage an executive search practice, or move into broader human resources and talent leadership positions.