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The incumbent manages the full lifecycle executive recruitment process, from position development through candidate placement, while ensuring a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ...

Executive Recruiting Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

What we need : 1. More dedicated experience as an Executive Recruitment Coordinator. Preferable in a larger-scale, matrixed environment. 2. Someone who is a go-getter with a positive, outgoing ...

The Executive Recruiter will play a critical role in Optimum's Executive Talent Acquisition team ... Collaborate with HR Business Partners on overall recruitment activities and hiring plans and timing ...

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Executive Recruiter

Boston, MA · On-site

$154K - $242K/yr

Own end-to-end global executive recruitment, including proactive identification and engagement of talent for current and future opportunities. * In partnership with Talent Intelligence, develop and ...

Account Executive Ready to grab an opportunity in executive recruitment? Changing lives. Enhancing careers. Impacting business. Three compelling reasons to choose a career in executive recruitment.

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How much do executive recruitment jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive recruitment in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive recruiter?

To thrive as an Executive Recruiter, you need a deep understanding of talent acquisition, industry trends, and client relationship management, often supported by a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, and certifications such as SHRM or AIRS are highly valuable. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and networking skills set standout recruiters apart. These competencies are crucial for identifying top executive talent, building strong networks, and ensuring successful placements in competitive markets.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in executive recruitment, and how can they be addressed?

Executive recruitment professionals often face challenges such as competing for top-tier talent in a highly competitive market, ensuring cultural fit, and managing complex stakeholder expectations. Successfully addressing these challenges involves building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, staying current with industry trends, and utilizing advanced sourcing strategies. Additionally, effective communication and transparent processes help manage expectations and foster trust throughout the recruitment cycle.

What is executive recruitment?

Executive recruitment is the process of identifying, attracting, and hiring highly qualified candidates for senior-level and executive positions within an organization. This specialized hiring process is typically managed by executive search firms or internal recruitment teams with expertise in sourcing leaders such as CEOs, CFOs, and other top management roles. It involves a thorough understanding of an organization's needs, discreet candidate evaluation, and often includes passive candidates who are not actively seeking new opportunities. The goal is to find leaders who can drive organizational success and fit the company culture.

What is the difference between Executive Recruitment vs Corporate Recruiter?

AspectExecutive RecruitmentCorporate Recruiter
CredentialsOften requires experience in executive search, industry-specific knowledgeTypically needs HR or recruiting certifications, general industry experience
Work EnvironmentUsually works for specialized agencies or consulting firms, targeting high-level executivesWorks in-house within a company's HR department, recruiting for various roles
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by firms focusing on senior leadership and executive placements across industriesEmployed by companies to fill a range of positions at different levels
Search & Comparison IntentFocused on high-level, strategic placements, often with a longer search processHandles volume hiring, more transactional, with quicker placements

Executive Recruitment specializes in sourcing top-tier executives for organizations, often through specialized agencies, while Corporate Recruiters work internally within companies to fill a variety of roles across different levels. Both roles require strong recruiting skills but differ in scope, environment, and target candidates.

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Infographic showing various Executive Recruitment job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.

Executive Recruitment Search Coordinator

Duke Health

Durham, NC • On-site

$26.25 - $35.50/hr

Full-time

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.


Duke Health is seeking an accomplished and strategic Executive Recruitment Coordinator to join our team. This critical role is responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end executive search lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence and superior experience for senior-level candidates, interviewers, and organizational leaders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive presence, project management capabilities, and a deep commitment to confidentiality and stakeholder engagement, thereby advancing Duke Health's mission to attract and retain top-tier executive talent.
Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment Management

  • Executive Search Leadership: Oversee and direct all phases of executive recruitment operations-from requisition initiation through executive onboarding-ensuring seamless resume screening, shortlisting, management of complex schedules, stakeholder meetings, and talent assessments at the highest organizational levels.
  • Executive Candidate Experience: Deliver an exceptional, "white-glove" candidate experience for executive-level talent, managing personalized communications and ensuring Duke Health's values are reflected at every touchpoint.
  • Resource & Process Management: Develop, maintain, and enhance recruitment infrastructure-including executive pipelines, pre-brief materials, and real-time reporting-to support timely and informed decision-making.
  • Executive Onboarding Facilitation: Direct the seamless transition and onboarding of executive hires, partnering closely with senior leadership and executive assistants to ensure a world-class assimilation experience.
  • Process Improvement Leadership: Collaborate with talent strategies leadership to drive continuous improvement and innovation in executive recruitment strategy and operations.
  • Talent Pipeline Development: Proactively organize and facilitate exectutive recruitment initiatives, including strategic talent mapping, engagement sessions, and leadership pipeline cultivation.


Analytical and Administrative Support

  • Confidential Information Stewardship: Act as a trusted steward of highly sensitive executive search information, maintaining strict confidentiality and professional discretion throughout all communications and interactions.
  • Advanced Administrative Leadership: Oversee executive calendars, organize complex travel logistics, and prepare high-impact agendas, reports, and presentations for senior audiences.


Knowledge & Skills

  • Demonstrated excellence in organizational leadership, complex task management, and strategic prioritization.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and executive-level customer service orientation.
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at the highest organizational levels. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at the highest organizational levels.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in sensitive situations.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required with significant relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years in executive recruitment coordination, executive search, or comparable exempt-level talent acquisition roles preferred
  • Expert proficiency in executive recruitment technology, databases, and advanced Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Job Code: 00005687 EXECUTIVE SEARCH COORDINATOR
Job Level: F2

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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