Talent Acquisition Specialist - Southeast Asia

Halliburton; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton Malaysia is seeking an entry-level Talent Acquisition specialist for a 1-year fixed-term contract to support recruitment across Southeast Asia from Kuala Lumpur.

You will manage end-to-end processes, partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders, and help implement regional TA programs. Fluency in Bahasa Melayu is essential; Thai is a plus. Travel up to 20% and on-site five days a week at G-Tower, Kuala Lumpur. Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in HR or related field.
• Fluency in Bahasa Melayu is essential; Thai is a plus.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition within Oil & Gas or energy services preferred.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across SEA or APAC.

Responsibilities

• Supports Talent Acquisition across Southeast Asia for 10 countries.
• Manages end-to-end recruitment across multiple countries with hiring managers.
• Develops TA programs, tools, and projects across the region.
• Advises on recruitment processes and market practices.
• Performs TA data reporting and analysis to improve service delivery.
• Travel up to 20% for regional recruitment activities.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Candidate assessment

Multi-country recruitment

Travel up to 20%

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR

Job description

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

Employment Type: 1-Year Fixed Term Employment Contract (Renewable)

• Under general supervision, supports the effective operation and improvement of Talent Acquisition processes across Southeast Asia, supporting recruitment activities across 10 countries.
• Manages end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple countries and business groups, partnering with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to understand hiring requirements and deliver appropriate recruitment solutions.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, creates tools and resources, and executes Talent Acquisition programs, initiatives, and projects across the region.
• Develops subject matter expertise in Talent Acquisition, including talent sourcing, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, recruitment processes, and local market practices.
• Supports the efficient delivery of processes, programs and policies through the application of specialized knowledge and skills, analysis, and business acumen.
• Manages multiple requisitions and hiring priorities across different countries and stakeholder groups, ensuring appropriate candidate and stakeholder communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Assists with Talent Acquisition data reporting and analysis used to determine meaningful recommendations and actions to improve overall Talent Acquisition service delivery.
• May advise HR and business leaders across the organization on Talent Acquisition processes, market practices, and recruitment best practices.

Qualifications

• Requires an undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management or a similar discipline.
• Fluency in Bahasa Melayu is essential for this role. Ability to communicate in Thai would be an advantage.
• Previous Talent Acquisition experience within the Oil & Gas, energy services, or closely related industry is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, screening, stakeholder management, and offer management.
• Experience supporting recruitment across multiple countries within Southeast Asia or the broader Asia Pacific region is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Oil & Gas talent market and experience recruiting for technical, operational, manufacturing, and/or professional positions is required.
• Ability to independently manage multiple requisitions, competing hiring priorities, and stakeholders across different countries and business groups.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% to support regional recruitment activities.
• This is an on site position requiring five days per week in the office (G-Tower, KL)
• This position is offered on a one year fixed term employment contract, renewable upon completion of the initial term.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications may be acquired through technical schools or equivalent related experience. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including HR Specialist I and HR Specialist II.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation

Location

Lvl 10, 199 Jalan Tun Razak,Kuala Lumpur,Kuala Lumpur,50400, Malaysia

Job Details

Requisition Number: 212469
Experience Level: Entry-Level
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Human Resources
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time

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Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.