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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Placement Specialist - Large Commercial
$65K - $125K *
Lead the charge in managing complex commercial insurance placements, overseeing timelines, conducting analyses, and negotiating terms. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored risk solutions and mai...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's transforming the legal industry by driving AI adoption. As a key player, you'll manage inbound leads, schedule demos, and close deals, helping legal teams gain a competitive edge. Y...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Counsel for LA Office (Remote in CA)
$235K - $305K *
Lead complex California employment litigation, managing cases from inception to trial. Collaborate with clients and partners to develop strategies, ensuring exceptional outcomes in single-plaintiff, c...
2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel for LA Office (Remote in CA)
$235K - $305K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex California employment litigation, managing cases from inception to trial. Collaborate with clients and partners to deliver exceptional outcomes in single-plaintiff...
2 weeks ago
$103K - $129K *
Transform the talent acquisition landscape by owning full-cycle recruiting for corporate roles. Collaborate with hiring managers to enhance processes and deliver a seamless candidate experience in a d...
1 week ago
Global Benefits Senior Consultant
$90K - $110K *
Optimize global benefits strategies for multinational clients, leading projects with minimal direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, manage client relationships, and m...
Today
Attorney Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist
$70K - $95K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative talent strategies that engage top-tier legal professionals. As a proactive recruitment innovator, you'll oversee the full talent lifecycle, shaping impactful rel...
4 weeks ago
Placement Specialist - Large Commercial
$65K - $125K *
Champion the future of commercial insurance by managing complex placements, analyzing risks, and negotiating terms. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure optimal client outco...
1 week ago
Senior Agency Development Lead - LinkedIn Marketing Solutions
$308K - $470K *
Lead the charge in driving sustainable growth for agency customers through strategic planning, execution, and relationship building, ensuring alignment and commitment to shared priorities across the a...
4 days ago
Associate Director of Business Development
$190K - $215K *
Lead the charge in expanding growth within specialized markets by building strategic client relationships and pursuing high-impact projects in aviation, education, commercial office, and entertainment...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Help us drive a thriving workplace culture by providing strategic HR leadership, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance, while fostering a mission-driven environment that al...
Reposted yesterday
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of technology solutions by overseeing project delivery, enhancing application architecture, and driving strategic initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams to improve efficiency and...
Yesterday
Managing Director, Head of External Partnerships, Public Equities
$210K - $250K *
Unlock potential by leading external investment strategies, overseeing manager selection, portfolio construction, and capital allocation. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance overall por...
2 weeks ago
Managing Director, Head of External Partnerships, Public Equities
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in managing external investment strategies, overseeing portfolio construction, and developing high-performing teams. Collaborate with global partners to enhance risk and return objecti...
2 weeks ago
Head of National Advisor Recruiting
$160K - $200K *
Transform the future of advisor recruitment by leading innovative strategies that drive growth, enhance recruiting effectiveness, and build a high-performing team to attract exceptional financial advi...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead innovative recruitment efforts, managing a team of 15+ while driving strategic hiring initiatives and optimizing processes to meet high-volume staffing goals. Partner with stakeholders to influen...
Reposted 6 days ago
Client Development Advisor - Philanthropy
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving transformative impact in philanthropy by shaping strategic outreach and cultivating relationships with foundations and social sector leaders. You'll lead client activation e...
5 days ago
Recruiting Coordinator, Human Resources
$85K - $105K *
Support full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, ensuring timely placements and a positive candidate experience while collaborating with hiring managers and HR to meet hiring demands effectively...
2 weeks ago
Securities Trader, Senior Securities Trader or Senior Securities Trader, International
$160K - $216K *
Contribute to the execution and strategy of global equity and currency trading operations, enhancing performance goals through effective trading practices and collaboration with senior traders and por...
1 week ago
Advisor, External Affairs Gulf Coast
$110K - $130K *
Champion strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management to enhance company reputation and foster community trust across high-visibility environments. Drive initiatives that al...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts in a dynamic tech environment, shaping processes and enhancing candidate experiences while collaborating with hiring managers to attract top talent and build a robus...
1 week ago
Head of Forward Deployed Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovation by leading a forward-deployed engineering team, delivering cutting-edge AI solutions for national security. Collaborate with customers to solve complex challenges while building a hig...
Reposted yesterday
$82K *
Shape the future of HR operations by managing recruitment, benefits, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance employee experience and drive process improvements in a mission-driven envir...
1 week ago
$156K - $234K *
Unlock potential by driving full-cycle recruiting for go-to-market teams. Collaborate with leaders to enhance pipelines, utilize data insights, and leverage technology for a streamlined process that e...
4 weeks ago
$156K - $234K *
Transform go-to-market recruiting by owning full-cycle processes, driving data-informed strategies, and collaborating with leaders to shape talent acquisition in a dynamic environment. Leverage techno...
4 weeks ago
What does an executive recruiter do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.