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.
Executive Search Associate, Consumer
$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...
4 days ago
Executive Search Associate, Consumer
$80K - $105K *
Engage in the executive recruiting lifecycle, supporting Consultants in strategy development, candidate assessment, and relationship management while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship in a co...
4 days ago
Executive Search Associate, Consumer
$80K - $105K *
Transform your career with a dynamic role in executive recruiting, where you'll collaborate with experts, manage candidate relationships, and gain invaluable insights into various industries while dri...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion the full-cycle recruiting process, partnering with leaders to attract top talent across multiple regions. Build foundational people operations as the company scales, ensuring a seamless hirin...
3 days ago
$140K - $200K *
Lead the charge in recruiting, developing talent, and enhancing employer branding. This role focuses on improving recruitment processes, creating tailored training, and representing the firm at indust...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $151K *
Join a team that's shaping talent strategies to drive business growth and enhance workforce capabilities. Oversee the full talent lifecycle while collaborating with Sales to ensure optimal talent acqu...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $135K *
Manage integrated talent strategies to support business growth and workforce needs. Oversee talent acquisition and lifecycle processes while partnering with Sales to ensure alignment with client deman...
4 weeks ago
$160K - $210K *
Champion the recruitment process by leading full-cycle hiring for technical roles, collaborating with engineering and product leaders to attract top talent in AI infrastructure and cloud technologies...
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Health Practice Researcher, Executive Search
$85K - $95K *
Lead strategic initiatives by guiding client teams in delivering high-quality Executive Search and Advisory projects, leveraging market insights and project management skills to drive impactful human...
1 week ago
Health Practice Researcher, Executive Search
$85K - $95K *
Drive impactful client solutions as a Senior Business Analyst, guiding teams on research and execution for Executive Search projects across multiple sectors. Collaborate closely to enhance strategic i...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager of Partner Recruiting
$175K - $200K *
Shape the future of lateral partner recruitment by overseeing strategies for identifying, assessing, and integrating top legal talent, ensuring alignment with the firm’s growth priorities and diversit...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager of Partner Recruiting
$175K - $200K *
Elevate your career by leading partner recruitment efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to develop strategies, and driving growth initiatives in a dynamic legal environment focused on diversity an...
3 weeks ago
$72K - $100K *
Champion the full lifecycle recruiting process to attract and engage top technical talent in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, partnering with teams to meet diverse hiring needs and enhance the...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $140K *
Drive your career with a dynamic recruiting role focused on proactive talent acquisition. Collaborate with leaders to identify top candidates, optimize sourcing strategies, and elevate the hiring proc...
6 days ago
Senior Corporate Recruiter | Hybrid
$90K - $110K *
Optimize talent acquisition strategies by partnering with business leaders to build proactive pipelines and drive recruitment for diverse corporate functions, ensuring alignment with organizational go...
2 weeks ago
$93K - $108K *
Transform the candidate experience as a Recruiting Coordinator, supporting interview processes, enhancing recruitment strategies, and collaborating across teams in a thriving, fast-paced environment t...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Principal Executive Recruiter
$190K - $240K *
Unlock potential by shaping executive talent strategies that align with business growth in the semiconductor industry. Lead proactive planning and market analysis to build robust leadership pipelines...
2 weeks ago
Senior Recruiter - Mission Critical / Data Centers
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Recruiter, driving full-cycle recruitment for critical data center roles. Collaborate with hiring managers to attract top talent while ensuring a positive candidate exp...
1 week ago
$60K - $150K *
Transform your career by leading global talent acquisition efforts, focusing on recruiting experienced professionals in the U.S. and beyond. Collaborate with teams to enhance candidate experiences and...
1 week ago
$60K - $150K *
Transform global talent acquisition by managing recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and collaborating with hiring managers to attract top-tier talent across various sectors, both i...
1 week ago
$60K - $150K *
Lead the charge in global talent acquisition by managing recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and collaborating with teams to attract top-tier talent across diverse sectors and loca...
1 week ago
$60K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to lead U.S. talent acquisition efforts, enhancing recruitment strategies and candidate experiences while collaborating globally to attract top-tier professionals across various se...
1 week ago
$60K - $150K *
Partner with us to lead the recruitment lifecycle, focusing on attracting experienced talent in the U.S. and globally. Collaborate with hiring managers, enhance candidate experiences, and drive strate...
1 week ago
$60K - $150K *
Shape the future of talent acquisition by managing recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and collaborating with global teams to attract top-tier professionals across various sectors...
1 week ago
$60K - $150K *
Engage your expertise to lead global talent acquisition efforts, focusing on recruiting experienced professionals in the U.S. while collaborating with international teams to enhance candidate experien...
1 week 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.