HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Description
Ad Terra is an international energy group spanning geoscience, engineering, and renewable energy.
Position summary
We are looking for a hands-on HR professional to manage HR activities for Ad Terra’s Kuala Lumpur office, with a balanced focus on Talent Acquisition and HR operations. Reporting directly to the Senior HR Manager and working closely with the management, you will be the local HR point of reference, supporting managers and taking ownership of day-to-day people matters.
Key responsibilities
HR Operations & Core Processes
Own HR operations across the full employee lifecycle — contracts, amendments, documentation, records, and reporting
Coordinate payroll, benefits, visas, and HR administration with external service providers
Ensure full compliance with Malaysian labour law and local HR regulations
Manage employee relations matters and provide hands-on HR support to managers
Partner with local managers on people decisions, organizational structure, and workforce planning
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support
Own full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation), with a strong focus on technical, project-based, and specialist profiles
Build and maintain talent pipelines across multiple channels (job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, agencies) to anticipate current and future hiring needs
Track and report on recruitment KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, pipeline quality) to anticipate current and further hiring needs
Support onboarding, offboarding, and workforce coordination in line with business requirements
Work closely with management on staffing needs and operational priorities
Professional Networks & Local Representation
Build and leverage professional networks within the Oil & Gas, energy, and industrial ecosystem to support recruitment and business needs
Act as a local HR reference for internal stakeholders and selected external partners
Alignment
Work as an integral part of the wider HR function, ensuring consistency in policies, processes and practices
Maintain close alignment with headquarters, ensuring regular communication, visibility on local HR activities, people matters and key metrics
Profile & experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
8–10 years of HR experience, combining strong Talent Acquisition expertise with solid HR generalist and operational skills
Experience in Oil & Gas, energy, engineering, or industrial environments
Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment, including technical and specialist profiles
Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour law and HR best practices
Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, international environment, across time zones and cultures
Pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Thank you for considering joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No