Great pay and benefits, not great management. - Billing Specialist Halliburton Employee Review

3.0
12 Sept 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits are about the best in the industry. Fantastic 401K and stock options. Plenty of Volunteer Opportunities. Depending what area or PSL you are in, you can have some of the best co-workers and learning opportunities in the business. Recommend any department except Billing or Accounting.

Cons

***Finance Department*** Management (Or Lack of...), some departments/employees can become "click-y" but no more than other companies. In the smaller areas, HR and Management are often related or close outside of work, so not much is enforced or kept confidential...even when federally required.

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Pros

Culture is great. Lots of opportunity to grow.

Cons

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1.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Halliburton looks strong on the outside, especially on a resume, and the brand name still carries weight in the industry. Some teams work on interesting projects, and if you get a fair manager, you can learn a lot about large-scale B2B operations.

Cons

If you land under the wrong manager, performance improvement plans (PIPs) can be used as a weapon, not a coaching tool. I was put on a PIP that contained inaccurate claims even after I shared detailed evidence and context. I provided several solid pieces of documentation to HR to rebut the accusations, yet nothing meaningful was investigated or corrected in my case. HR felt more like a shield for management than a neutral party. In my experience, they protected internal politics instead of looking at facts and evidence. There is a culture of quiet compliance. Many people stay 10+ years because the pay and brand are “safe,” but they are hesitant to challenge unfair treatment or speak up about toxic behavior. Corporate hierarchy is heavy, and real decisions seem to depend more on who is backing your manager than on actual performance or documented facts.

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