Talent Acquisition Specialist - Southeast Asia Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia Human Resources

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The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage recruitment activities across Southeast Asia, including sourcing candidates, screening applications, coordinating interviews, supporting hiring managers, and maintaining a strong candidate experience. The role typically requires a degree in human resources, business, or a related discipline, along with experience in corporate or agency recruitment, preferably within energy, engineering, or other technical industries. Strong knowledge of recruitment tools, interviewing practices, employment markets, and local regulations is expected. Candidates should communicate confidently in English, work effectively across cultures, manage multiple vacancies, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders. Regional travel or collaboration with teams in different Southeast Asian countries may also be required.

About the employer

Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company supports oil and gas exploration, drilling, production, well construction, completion, and reservoir evaluation in markets worldwide. Its operations combine field services, engineering expertise, advanced technology, and integrated project support. Halliburton employs a large international workforce and serves national, independent, and major energy companies. In Southeast Asia, it maintains operations and corporate support functions across several countries, including Malaysia. The company places emphasis on technical capability, operational excellence, safety, ethical conduct, and employee development. This Kuala Lumpur-based recruitment position supports the company’s regional hiring needs and helps attract skilled professionals for its diverse technical, operational, and business teams.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers varied employment opportunities in energy, engineering, technology, finance, shared services, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and tourism. Kuala Lumpur is the main business hub, while Johor, Penang, Sabah, and Sarawak provide opportunities in manufacturing, electronics, energy, and services. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous influences, and English is widely used in professional workplaces. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than in Singapore or many Western cities, although central Kuala Lumpur housing can be expensive. Malaysia has tropical weather, excellent food, modern shopping areas, and easy regional travel. Foreign employees normally need employer-sponsored authorization, commonly an Employment Pass, before starting work. Employers usually handle applications, while qualifications, salary, and relevant experience affect approval. Relocating candidates should arrange certified documents, medical checks if required, housing, banking, insurance, and tax registration. Malaysia is generally welcoming to skilled international professionals.