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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$120K - $145K *

Lead complex client engagements, ensuring quality delivery and strong relationships. Guide teams through ambiguous challenges, manage engagement health, and create follow-on opportunities in strategic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$224K - $308K *

Drive and elevate the global talent acquisition strategy for the Go-To-Market organization, fostering a high-performance recruiting culture and delivering innovative, AI-driven hiring experiences acro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex food facility projects on time and within budget. Oversee construction activities, enforce safety standards, and collaborate with diverse stakeholder...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects on time and within budget. Oversee field operations, enforce safety standards, and collaborate with subcontractors to ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Build your career with a dynamic role overseeing construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards while leading teams and coordinating subcontractors for opti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Support a dynamic construction team by managing project operations, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards while enforcing safety protocols and collaborating with stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by managing construction operations, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards while leading teams and enforcing safety protocols...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance the candidate experience by coordinating interviews and supporting hiring processes. This role is essential in fostering a thoughtful, organized, and engaging environment fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform the candidate experience by coordinating interviews and supporting hiring processes. Collaborate with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to ensure a smooth, respectful, and organized journey for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial integrity by leading accounting and procurement operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across a diverse portfolio. Drive team performance and enhance processes in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $135K *

Drive impactful people solutions by leveraging HR expertise to enhance employee engagement, manage relations, and support organizational goals. Collaborate with leaders to foster a positive work cultu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize GTM hiring processes and strategies, partnering with leaders to define roles and build teams. Shape the future of our customer-facing talent by designing interviews, improving funnels, and ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Unlock the potential of ultra-high-net-worth clients by delivering tailored wealth management solutions. Lead strategic financial planning, investment management, and estate planning while ensuring ex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Oversee fiduciary accounts, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction. Analyze trust documents, manage distributions, and coordinate with internal partners to grow relationships while delivering hig...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Optimize financial operations and strategic insights by leading budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes while collaborating with leadership to enhance business growth and decision-making effec...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive full-cycle recruiting and talent engagement strategies while building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Proactively source talent and enhance recruitment processes to cre...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential as a Talent Acquisition Manager, driving full-cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing. Collaborate with hiring managers, enhance candidate experiences, and build diverse talent pipeli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join us to support the CEO in a dynamic role, managing a fast-paced calendar, handling sensitive information, and ensuring seamless communication across the organization. Thrive in a high-trust enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $234K *

Transform your career by leading strategic technical programs that enhance product launch velocity. Collaborate across teams to drive automation, improve tooling processes, and mentor a high-performin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $234K *

Empower transformative initiatives as you manage strategic technical programs across engineering and operations, driving excellence in tooling and integrations while mentoring a high-performing team i...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $115K *

Transform the talent acquisition landscape by leading sourcing efforts and developing the recruiting team. Drive recruitment of high-demand technical and leadership roles while enhancing hiring practi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading talent acquisition initiatives, shaping strategies, and enhancing recruitment processes. Collaborate with leaders to attract top talent and drive organizational success...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $100K *

Develop and manage client service teams by executing analytical and operational tasks, ensuring effective wealth management strategies, coordinating client communication, and enhancing service deliver...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $244K *

Lead strategic acquisitions and partnerships to drive growth initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing due diligence for impactful financial transactions that align with long...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of workforce strategy by leveraging data insights to enhance talent management, engagement, and organizational effectiveness, while partnering with leaders to drive informed HR decisi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.