Senior HR Manager Asia

Ad Terra is an international energy group active across geoscience engineering and renewable energy striving to unlock Earths boundless energy potential responsibly.

Position summary

We are looking for an experienced senior hands-on HR professional to oversee and manage HR operations Ad Terra s regional office in Asia based in Kuala Lumpur.

This role is focused on practical execution and operational excellence with a strong emphasis on recruitment HR administration compliance and employee relations. It combines strong operational responsibility with a high degree of autonomy supporting business growth talent acquisition and workforce stability in a lean project-driven international environment.

Key responsibilities

HR Operations & Core Processes

• Own and manage HR operations across the full employee lifecycle for Ad Terra
• Prepare and manage employment contracts amendments and HR documentation
• Coordinate payroll benefits visas and HR administration with external service providers
• Ensure full compliance with Malaysian labor law and local HR regulations
• Manage employee relations matters and provide hands-on HR support to managers
• Maintain HR records reporting and key operational HR indicators

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end recruitment with a strong focus on technical project-based and senior profiles
• Support onboarding offboarding and workforce coordination in line with business requirements
• Work closely with management on staffing needs and operational priorities

External Relations & Professional Networks

• Build and leverage professional networks within the Oil & Gas energy and industrial ecosystem to support recruitment and business needs
• Contribute to reinforcing Ad Terras professional reputation with relevant stakeholders in line with Group positioning
• Act as a local HR reference for internal stakeholders and selected external partners
• Participate when relevant in professional HR or energy-related networks and events

Alignment

• Work closely with HR at headquarters to ensure consistency with policies processes and standards
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR practices across the region

Profile & experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
• 1015 years of HR experience combining strong operational expertise with senior-level judgment
• Experience in Oil & Gas energy engineering or industrial environments
• Proven track record in recruiting technical and senior profiles
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labor law and HR best practices
• Experience working in dynamic project-driven organizations
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment requiring flexibility and adaptability when business needs require it
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures
• Pragmatic execution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Professional reliable and comfortable operating in a lean organization

What will make you successful in this role

• You are comfortable building structure where needed without waiting for perfect conditions
• You can navigate local contexts while not being constrained by them
• You operate autonomously while staying closely aligned with headquarters HR
• You build credibility and trust through action consistency and pragmatism

Thank you for considering joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application!

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to .

Required Experience:

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