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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$65K - $126K *

Elevate your career by leading the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruiting. Collaborate with firm leadership to attract top talent, manage candidate relationships, and implement innovative hirin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$47K - $146K *

Empower your career by managing the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruiting. Collaborate with leadership to attract top talent, streamline processes, and enhance diversity hiring initiatives whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing our lateral attorney recruiting efforts. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborate with leadership, and drive initiatives to attract top legal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Engage in the full lifecycle of recruiting lateral attorneys, managing processes from sourcing to onboarding. Collaborate with leadership to enhance diversity hiring and ensure a seamless candidate ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $118K *

Lead the charge in lateral attorney recruitment, managing the full hiring lifecycle. Collaborate with firm leadership to attract top talent, enhance diversity initiatives, and ensure a seamless onboar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Join a dynamic team to lead lateral attorney recruiting efforts, managing the full hiring lifecycle while collaborating with firm leadership to enhance diversity and streamline processes. Drive initia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing our lateral attorney recruiting efforts. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborate with leadership, and drive initiatives to attract top legal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$93K - $136K *

Champion the lateral attorney recruiting process, managing candidate sourcing, assessments, and onboarding while collaborating with firm leadership to enhance diversity and ensure a seamless hiring ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Drive the lateral attorney recruiting process by sourcing, assessing, and hiring top talent. Collaborate with leadership to enhance diversity hiring and ensure a seamless onboarding experience while m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Transform the lateral attorney recruiting process by managing full-cycle recruitment, collaborating with leadership, and enhancing diversity initiatives to attract top legal talent while ensuring a se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Transform your career by managing the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruiting. Collaborate with leadership to attract top talent, streamline processes, and enhance diversity hiring initiatives i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing lateral attorney recruitment efforts. Manage the full lifecycle of hiring, from sourcing candidates to onboarding, while collaborating with leadership to ensu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $146K *

Transform the lateral attorney recruiting landscape by managing the full hiring process, collaborating with leadership, and enhancing candidate experiences. Leverage your expertise to attract top tale...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $137K *

Contribute to the full lifecycle of recruiting lateral attorneys, managing processes from sourcing to onboarding. Collaborate with leadership to enhance diversity hiring and ensure a seamless candidat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $119K *

Drive your career by managing the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruiting. Collaborate with leadership to attract top talent, streamline processes, and enhance diversity hiring initiatives while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Advance talent acquisition by owning full-cycle recruitment, partnering with leaders, and utilizing innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates, ensuring a supportive experience and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K - $142K *

Unlock potential by partnering with sales leaders to attract top go-to-market talent through an engaging recruiting lifecycle. Play a key role in building a competitive and impactful team that drives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $201K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of talent acquisition by leading recruitment for our Local Tax Expert program. Drive strategic hiring initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring we attract t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform executive operations by supporting a dynamic CEO in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment. Leverage automation and enhance workflows while managing priorities, communications, and logistics ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$244K - $294K *

Join a dynamic team as a trusted adviser, driving customer success in the Enterprise sector. Leverage your strategic sales expertise to foster relationships, deliver value, and achieve revenue goals w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $170K *

Transform the recruiting landscape by owning end-to-end processes, sourcing top talent, and developing a systematic approach to hiring. Collaborate closely with founders to enhance strategies and grow...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $100K *

Join us to empower senior leaders by managing complex projects, client contracts, and travel arrangements. Your proactive support will enhance team efficiency in a fully virtual environment, fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $180K *

Elevate talent acquisition by leading full-lifecycle recruiting for B2C tech roles. Utilize deep market knowledge and relationship-building skills to attract top candidates, ensuring a high standard o...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $165K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading full-lifecycle recruiting for B2C tech roles. Leverage your expertise to build strong pipelines and enhance candidate experiences while driving organi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $105K *

Elevate your career by engaging in the executive recruiting lifecycle, collaborating with experts to identify and place top talent while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship in a dynamic, suppor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.