Executive Recruiter Jobs

Explore Executive Recruiter jobs that connect experienced recruiting professionals with leadership opportunities. Executive recruiters identify, assess, and attract senior leaders and specialized talent for organizations, often partnering directly with executives and hiring teams. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Executive Recruiter Do?

Executive recruiters manage searches for senior-level, executive, and hard-to-fill positions. Their work may include clarifying role requirements with stakeholders, sourcing and engaging candidates, evaluating qualifications, coordinating interviews, supporting offer negotiations, and maintaining candidate relationships. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on in-house talent acquisition, retained or contingency search, or a particular industry or function.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value strong communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills, along with experience managing complex searches. Knowledge of sourcing strategies, applicant tracking systems, interview practices, and compensation discussions can be useful. Some positions also seek expertise in a specific sector, executive function, or geographic market. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Executive Recruiter Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, employer, and whether the role includes incentives or commission. Executive recruiters can progress into senior recruiting, talent acquisition leadership, search practice management, or broader human resources roles. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities that match their career goals.

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Search Executive Recruiter openings and review job details, qualifications, and compensation information to identify roles that fit your experience. Explore opportunities across employers and industries, and take the next step toward a senior recruiting career.

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$95K - $110K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by collaborating with leaders to implement effective recruitment strategies and enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention across the organization...

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

$95K - $110K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by partnering with leaders, providing strategic insights, and enhancing employee engagement while delivering impactful recruitment solutions across the organizat...

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

$95K - $110K *

Reimagine talent acquisition by delivering strategic solutions and consulting with leadership on effective recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives across the organizat...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Engage as a strategic talent advisor, driving innovative recruitment solutions and enhancing employee performance and engagement across the organization through collaboration and expert guidance...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$160K - $195K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruitment, managing diverse searches across multiple functions and levels. Collaborate with senior leaders to align hiring strategies with business needs, ensuring qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Inspire a dynamic recruiting team while managing full-cycle recruitment. Collaborate with leaders to shape strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and drive talent acquisition initiatives that supp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate financial insights by leading FP&A efforts, providing strategic analysis and forecasting. Collaborate across departments to drive decision-making, enhance business performance, and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Champion the search for engineering leaders by guiding full-cycle recruitment, defining role expectations, engaging passive candidates, and advising stakeholders to make strategic hiring decisions in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead full-cycle searches for engineering leaders, collaborating with stakeholders to define roles and assess talent. Utilize your expertise in recruiting and strategic judgment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage in full-cycle recruiting, partnering with teams to identify and hire top talent across all departments. Shape candidate experiences and streamline hiring processes as the company scales while m...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top talent across diverse sectors, ensuring a seamless hiring process from entry-level to executive roles while collaborating with stakeholders to...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at our dynamic Talent Acquisition team by leveraging your technical recruiting expertise to source and secure top talent for crucial roles across engineering, infrastructure, and d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform talent acquisition by managing full-cycle recruitment, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and building robust talent pipelines to support business growth across the Americas while en...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the search for top talent in AI, driving full-cycle recruiting while shaping employer branding. Collaborate with teams to define excellence, build a robust pipeline, and ensure quality hires...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $235K *

Accelerate progress at a leading construction firm by overseeing $40M-$60M operations. Lead project management and field teams, ensuring quality execution and customer satisfaction across multiple con...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Engage in strategic recruitment initiatives to attract top-tier physician talent. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring executives while align...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology through strategic technical recruitment. You'll own end-to-end hiring processes in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with leaders to attract t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment to enhance internal controls and lead mont...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $180K *

Drive global talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment and build a high-performing, inclusive team. Collaborate with leadership to align hiring practices, optimize processes, and leverage A...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead lateral associate recruitment, manage candidate selection, and collaborate with practice leaders to align hiring strategies with firm objectives, ensuring a seamless recrui...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $150K *

Lead the charge in lateral associate recruiting, managing full-cycle hiring processes while collaborating with practice leaders to fulfill strategic talent needs and enhancing candidate experiences ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovative recruiting strategies to attract diverse talent nationwide, ensuring alignment with company values. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with hiring managers to refine...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with managers to refine hiring strategies, and leveraging market insights to attract top talent while ensuring compliance wit...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of financial freedom by leading full-cycle recruiting for Product Management roles. Collaborate with leaders to shape hiring strategies and enhance candidate experiences, driving...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $143K *

Champion full-cycle recruitment efforts, driving talent acquisition strategies and fostering inclusive hiring practices to build diverse teams that align with our mission and values...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive recruiter do?question toggle

    An executive recruiter finds and evaluates candidates for senior leadership and other specialized positions. Responsibilities may include working with hiring leaders, sourcing candidates, conducting assessments, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer discussions.

  • What qualifications do executive recruiter jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for recruiting or executive search experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and familiarity with sourcing tools and hiring processes. Industry expertise or experience recruiting for particular functions may also be preferred.

  • How much do executive recruiters earn?question toggle

    Executive recruiter pay varies by experience, location, industry, employer, and compensation structure. Some roles may include incentives or commission. Review each job listing for available salary information; Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find executive recruiter jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Executive Recruiter listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation and role requirements vary, so check individual listings for details.

  • What career paths can executive recruiters pursue?question toggle

    Experienced executive recruiters may advance to senior or principal recruiter roles, lead talent acquisition teams, manage an executive search practice, or move into broader human resources and talent leadership positions.