Senior Talent Development Specialist - Southeast Asia
At a glance
Senior Learning & Development role at Halliburton. Kuala Lumpur.
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What you'll do
- Put talent and leadership programs into practice in line with business priorities
- Run talent reviews and succession work across Southeast Asia, including development for high-potential employees
- Work with PSL leaders, country HR and business stakeholders to find capability gaps and set development priorities
- Use workforce and talent data to flag trends and risks, then recommend actions to leaders
- Track program results and succession readiness, while advising leaders on career development and workforce capability
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology or another related field
- At least four years in talent management, leadership development, organizational development, L&D or HR business partnering
- Experience supporting teams across multiple Southeast Asian countries
- Hands-on background in succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development and people analytics
Who this fits
This suits an experienced HR or talent development specialist comfortable working with leaders across Southeast Asia. The role is full time and based in Kuala Lumpur.
From the employer
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
Job Purpose
The Talent Management & Development Specialist supports the development and execution of talent strategies across Southeast Asia. Working closely with HR and business leaders, this role drives succession planning, leadership development, talent reviews, workforce capability initiatives, and career development programs to ensure a strong pipeline of talent for critical operational, technical, and leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement talent development and leadership programs aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and high-potential employee development across SEA.
• Partner with Product Service Line (PSL) leaders, Country HR, and business stakeholders to identify capability gaps and development priorities.
• Support leadership pipeline and bench strength initiatives for critical operational and technical roles.
• Analyze talent and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to leaders.
• Advise HR and business leaders on talent management, career development, and organizational capability best practices.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives that support operational excellence and workforce readiness.
• Track program effectiveness, talent metrics, and succession readiness to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge sharing to HR colleagues and less experienced team members.
• Ensure compliance with company talent processes, policies, and governance standards.
Qualifications
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Min. 4 years of experience in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, L&D, or HRBP roles.
• Experience supporting multi country populations within Southeast Asia.
• Strong experience in succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development, and people analytics.
• Experience within oil & gas, energy, engineering, manufacturing, or other technical industries is highly preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, facilitation, and communication skills.
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: 210841
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
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.