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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$80K - $95K *

Reimagine employee relations by fostering open communication, improving workplace morale, and supporting recruitment. Lead initiatives to enhance employee experiences and ensure compliance with polici...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping HR strategies across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive employee engagement, ensure legal compliance, and partner with leadership to enhance operational success while manag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape robust Talent Acquisition strategies for a high-growth, multi-unit environment, ensuring a quality candidate experience and building scalable recruiting infrastructures. Collaborate with leaders...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's pivotal in supporting executive leadership through strategic administrative expertise. This role fosters collaboration across sales and operations, ensuring seamless communication a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining interior design by leading complex projects, driving innovative strategies, and building lasting client relationships while fostering a collaborative environment that emp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Private Equity landscape by leading FP&A initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies, and mentoring teams to deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable value creation for clie...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the full-cycle recruiting process for infrastructure roles, collaborating with hiring managers to shape strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive effective hiring decisions in a dy...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by managing full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles. Collaborate with leaders to enhance hiring strategies, improve candidate experiences, and drive recru...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion the full-cycle recruiting process for infrastructure roles, collaborating with hiring managers to shape strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive hiring decisions while contributin...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles, shaping strategies and hiring decisions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance candidate experience and build competitive offers while analyzing met...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform the recruiting landscape by managing full-cycle talent acquisition for infrastructure roles. Collaborate with leaders to shape hiring strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive ini...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles, shape hiring strategies, and enhance candidate experiences in a collaborative environment...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles, shaping hiring strategies and enhancing candidate experiences while collaborating with leaders to drive talent acquisition i...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles, collaborating with hiring managers to shape strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive effective hiring decisions while con...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Optimize talent acquisition strategies by managing full-cycle recruiting for infrastructure roles. Collaborate with hiring leaders to shape decisions, enhance candidate experience, and drive initiativ...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of private wealth management by developing new accounts and sustaining valuable client relationships. Leverage exceptional sales skills to engage C-suite executives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $183K *

Drive operational excellence by implementing reliability best practices, optimizing maintenance tasks, and collaborating with technical teams to enhance equipment performance and minimize downtime in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$240K - $290K *

Drive the enterprise strategy for leads and referrals, shaping multi-year direction and optimizing collaboration across channels. Lead a team to enhance organizational capability and ensure alignment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $290K *

Shape the future of wealth management by leading the enterprise strategy for generating and converting leads and referrals. Drive collaboration across channels, optimize performance, and build a high...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive the full sales cycle in a dynamic startup, from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with teams to refine strategies and capture customer insights, all while exceeding revenue targets in a fast-p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by managing insurance programs, ensuring seamless communication, and delivering exceptional service. Collaborate with teams to analyze needs, negotiate with carriers, an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion client relationships by managing insurance programs, ensuring seamless communication, and delivering exceptional service. Leverage your expertise to analyze needs, negotiate with carriers, an...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage as a strategic HR leader, driving organizational development and talent solutions while overseeing a dedicated team. Foster a culture of engagement and compliance, aligning HR initiatives with...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading client insurance programs, fostering relationships, and ensuring superior service. Collaborate with teams to analyze needs, negotiate with carriers, and deliver tailored so...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that delivers tailored employee benefits solutions, fosters client relationships, and navigates compliance challenges to drive success in the health and welf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.