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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$64K - $120K *

Empower clients by managing and retaining a commercial book of business. Collaborate with team members to ensure effective service delivery, analyze policies, and develop strong client relationships w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $134K *

Champion AI reputation strategies by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance brand visibility and narrative accuracy. Drive proactive communications and establish a Center of Excellence for AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$122K - $184K *

Transform employee relations globally by managing complex investigations, advising leaders, and ensuring compliance with regional practices. Collaborate to build scalable frameworks while navigating d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$122K - $184K *

Help us build a global employee relations function that ensures compliance, consistency, and fairness across all regions, while navigating complex investigations and coaching leaders through critical...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by leading full-cycle talent acquisition for Legal Support Services. Collaborate with hiring managers, build talent pipelines, and enhance candidate experiences while implementing...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional support to our CEO, managing complex travel and personal logistics with precision. This role demands high availability, attention to detail, and t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$56K - $105K *

Transform your career by driving new business development and building strategic partnerships. As a key player, you'll engage with decision-makers, present solutions, and manage the sales pipeline to...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading full-cycle recruitment for Reconditioning sites. Build strong partnerships, develop talent pipelines, and enhance hiring strategies while coaching a team to achieve excelle...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruitment for Reconditioning sites, shaping hiring strategies and building talent pipelines. Collaborate with leaders, mentor a small team, and elevate the candidate ex...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality advisory services, focusing on SOC examinations, IT audits, and compliance. Collaborate with clients to assess risks and enhance governance while mentoring j...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of advisory services by leading SOC examinations, IT audits, and risk assessments. Collaborate with clients to enhance governance and compliance while mentoring junior staff in a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT advisory services, leading SOC examinations, internal audits, and risk assessments. Collaborate with clients to enhance governance and compliance while mento...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Drive talent acquisition excellence by developing strategies that enhance processes and outcomes. Lead a high-performing team in achieving hiring goals across diverse locations while cultivating stron...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on healthcare compliance auditing. Utilize your analytical skills to drive impactful audits and contribute to client deliverables while receiving...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting for non-technical roles, focusing on Strategy & Operations and Marketing. Partner with leaders to shape team growth, design interview processes, and enhance ca...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities through in-depth research, analysis, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform corporate decisions and shape the comp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$50K - $157K *

Provide strategic leadership to drive talent acquisition initiatives, fostering strong partnerships and utilizing data analytics to align workforce strategies with organizational goals, ensuring conti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $157K *

Accelerate progress at an engaging organization by leading talent acquisition strategies, analyzing workforce trends, and driving effective hiring initiatives that align talent with business goals to...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $157K *

Empower teams and shape strategic hiring initiatives. Collaborate with business leaders to influence talent acquisition strategies while leveraging data-driven insights for workforce optimization and...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $157K *

Drive strategic hiring initiatives by consulting business leaders, analyzing workforce data, and enhancing organizational effectiveness to align talent strategies with business objectives...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your recruiting career by driving full-cycle technical recruitment for specialized software roles. Collaborate with hiring managers to attract top engineering talent in a dynamic, high-growth...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in recruiting skilled tradespeople for a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective sourcing strategies tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $111K *

Unlock your potential by managing and enhancing internal communications tools, while delivering impactful content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engagement and streamline processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $137K *

Support the Global President through exceptional executive administration and strategic coordination. Ensure smooth operations, manage critical schedules, and foster collaboration across global teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower our talent acquisition strategy by leading process improvements, enhancing candidate experiences, and developing a high-performing team. Collaborate with HR leaders to shape best practices and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.