Recruiters help organizations attract, evaluate, and hire the talent they need to succeed. From corporate and technical recruiting to executive search and talent acquisition leadership, recruiter roles combine relationship-building, business insight, and a clear understanding of hiring needs. Explore recruiter opportunities on Ladders, including vetted professional positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Recruiting careers span many specialties and levels. Corporate recruiters manage hiring across business functions, while technical recruiters focus on roles in areas such as software, engineering, and data. Executive recruiters identify and assess senior leaders, and talent acquisition managers and directors develop hiring strategies, lead teams, and partner with executives. Titles and responsibilities vary by employer, industry, and organization size.
Recruiters work with hiring managers to define role requirements, source candidates, review qualifications, and guide applicants through interviews and offers. They may use applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms, maintain candidate pipelines, coordinate hiring processes, and report on metrics such as time to fill and offer acceptance. Senior professionals often shape workforce planning, employer branding, and recruiting operations.
Successful recruiters commonly bring strong communication, interviewing, organization, and negotiation skills. Relevant experience may include sourcing, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, and knowledge of employment practices. Specialized roles can call for familiarity with particular industries, technical skills, or executive search methods. Employers may also value recruiting technology expertise and the ability to use hiring data to inform decisions.
Search recruiter job openings by title, location, industry, and experience level to find opportunities aligned with your goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore roles such as senior recruiter, executive recruiter, talent acquisition partner, and recruiting leader. Review each posting for its specific compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications.
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Transform enterprise cloud strategies by leading cloud architecture initiatives. Design, implement, and optimize environments across Azure, AWS, and GCP while ensuring security and performance. Collab...
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Elevate our Human Resources function by managing programs and services across multiple locations. Support employee relations, compliance, and performance management while fostering a positive workplac...
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Support recruitment operations and lead a team to enhance hiring strategies, optimize processes, and align with business needs while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations for a high-volume cor...
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Join a team that's reshaping talent acquisition in biotech. Lead the charge in sourcing, assessing, and onboarding top engineers and scientists to drive innovation and critical progress within this tr...
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Elevate the recruiting landscape by shaping GTM teams through innovative AI sourcing. Collaborate with industry leaders to enhance candidate experience and establish a strong external presence, making...
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Unlock the potential of People Operations by managing HRIS data, employee separations, and Workers' Compensation claims. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance and support international workfo...
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Shape the future of academic HR by guiding leaders through complex personnel policies, managing high-volume employment actions, and providing strategic consultation to enhance departmental operations...
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Unlock potential by serving as a strategic HR partner, guiding academic leaders through complex personnel processes while managing high-volume employment actions and fostering effective communication...
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Optimize HRIS operations by managing Workday systems, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing cross-departmental collaboration. Lead system upgrades, support payroll alignment, and develop custom repor...
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Talent Acquisition, Research - North America
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Lead the charge in shaping the future of technical recruitment, building and scaling US-based research and engineering teams. Partner with leaders to define talent needs and ensure an exceptional cand...
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Talent Acquisition, Research - North America
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Lead the charge in developing robust technical recruitment strategies, partnering closely with research leadership to hire exceptional talent across Research Science and Engineering, while delivering...
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Talent Acquisition, Research - North America
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Accelerate progress at our growing Talent Acquisition team, focusing on scaling US technical recruitment. You'll partner with leadership, shape recruitment strategy, and drive exceptional candidate ex...
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Physician Recruiting Consultant (Remote)
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Engage with physician candidates and clients by managing recruitment and marketing efforts, ensuring smooth communication and positive experiences throughout the recruiting process to drive successful...
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Physician Recruiting Consultant (Remote)
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Drive your career with a dynamic role that bridges physician candidates and clients. Enhance recruitment strategies, foster relationships, and lead marketing initiatives in a supportive environment th...
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Drive your career by designing and scaling AI capabilities for a global insurance platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement high-performance AI systems that enhance di...
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Lead Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruiting Associate
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Drive executive search excellence by developing strategies, engaging top talent, and delivering market insights to enhance hiring decisions and build diverse talent pipelines...
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Lead Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruiting Associate
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Unlock potential by partnering with us to drive executive search strategies, enhance talent pipelines, and deliver market insights that shape hiring decisions. Join a dynamic team focused on identifyi...
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Senior Manager of Partner Recruiting
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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...
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Senior Manager of Partner Recruiting
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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...
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Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and leadership roles across multiple facilities, leveraging innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets while collaborating...
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Lead the enterprise sales cycle, driving high-value deals and building relationships with C-suite stakeholders. Shape go-to-market strategies and capture customer insights to enhance product offerings...
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Strategic Partnerships Director
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Lead the charge in developing strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth and align enterprise customer objectives with innovative technology solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional...
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Shape the future of talent acquisition by partnering with hiring leaders to develop innovative recruiting strategies, ensuring effective candidate sourcing and a seamless hiring process within a dynam...
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Join a team that's focused on driving effective talent acquisition strategies. You'll collaborate with hiring managers to streamline full-cycle recruiting, ensuring a positive experience for candidate...
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Recruiting & Candidate Experience Manager
$94K - $130K *
Engage candidates through a seamless hiring journey, ensuring alignment between hiring teams and a positive experience. Collaborate with managers to define roles, manage external recruiters, and enhan...
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What does a recruiter do?
A recruiter helps an employer find and hire talent. Typical responsibilities include discussing hiring needs with managers, sourcing candidates, evaluating qualifications, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer decisions.
What types of recruiter jobs are available?
Common roles include corporate recruiter, technical recruiter, executive recruiter, senior recruiter, talent acquisition partner, recruiting manager, and talent acquisition director. Duties depend on the employer and specialty.
What qualifications do employers look for in recruiters?
Employers often seek communication and interviewing skills, sourcing and candidate assessment experience, organization, and the ability to work with hiring teams. Specialized positions may require industry knowledge, recruiting technology experience, or a record of leading talent acquisition programs.
Can recruiters earn $100,000 or more?
Yes. Some senior, specialized, executive search, and recruiting leadership roles may pay $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by location, employer, experience, specialty, and the details of the role.
How can I find recruiter jobs on Ladders?
Search Ladders for recruiter titles and refine results by location, industry, or experience level. Review individual listings to confirm compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities.