Executive & Strategic Recruiter

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off policies for a

Retirement savings plans with matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Supplemental benefits and employee DIS

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Executive & Strategic Recruiter to lead high-impact executive searches in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role emphasizes passive talent engagement and strategic hiring across AI and data science, partnering with senior leaders to shape role profiles and sourcing approaches.

You will own end-to-end recruitment, build discreet pipelines, and provide market insights while maintaining strong relationships with passive candidates in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive recruiting experience focused on passive candidates.
• Proven ability to source and close 10–15 senior-level searches in the last year.
• Autonomous operator able to manage ambiguity and complex searches.
• Strong network to support outreach and sourcing for leadership roles.
• Experience with AI and automation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruiting process for challenging executive-level roles.
• Proactively source high-quality passive candidates through multiple channels.
• Collaborate with hiring executives to refine role profiles and sourcing strategies.
• Drive the close of specialized hires, especially in AI and data science.
• Maintain relationships with passive candidates even when no active openings exist.
• Handle confidential searches with discretion and care.
• Provide insights on talent trends and competitive hiring landscapes.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

Stakeholder partnership

AI/data science hiring

Talent market insights

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Executive & Strategic Recruiter to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.

This role will lead high-impact executive recruiting efforts across complex and confidential searches, with a strong emphasis on passive talent engagement and strategic hiring. You will partner closely with senior leaders to shape role profiles, refine sourcing approaches, and bring market insight to every search. The position also requires a disciplined, relationship-driven approach to building pipelines for specialized leadership hires, including AI and data science talent.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruiting process for challenging executive-level roles
• Proactively source high-quality passive candidates through multiple channels
• Collaborate with hiring executives to refine role profiles and sourcing strategies
• Drive the close of specialized hires, especially in AI and data science
• Maintain relationships with passive candidates even when no active openings exist
• Handle confidential searches with discretion and care
• Provide insights on talent trends and competitive hiring landscapes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive recruiting experience with a focus on passive candidates
• Proven success in sourcing and closing 10-15 senior-level searches in the last year
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage ambiguity effectively
• Strong existing professional network to support outreach and sourcing
• Technical proficiency in modern AI and automation tools

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off policies for work-life balance
• Retirement savings plans with competitive matching programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental benefits and employee discounts across various brands

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.