Director - Early Careers & University Relations

Renesas Electronics; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Director for Early Careers & University Relations to build and lead strategies for attracting and developing talent. The role involves managing internships, graduate hiring, and fostering university relationships. A minimum of 12 years in HR and at least 5 years in leadership is required. The company offers a flexible and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work environment

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR, talent acquisition, or university relations experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record designing and scaling early-career programs.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver global early careers strategies.
• Lead and mentor a team responsible for early careers strategy.
• Partner with HR and leaders to create career pathways.
• Build strategic relationships with universities.
• Collaborate with academic partners on research.

Skills

HR experience

Talent acquisition

University relations

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Director – Early Careers & University Relations

Renesas is a leading global semiconductor company dedicated to creating a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world. We provide cutting‑edge solutions in automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets, and our robust portfolio includes world‑leading MCUs, SoCs, analog, and power products.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Director, Early Careers & University Relations to build and lead our global strategy for attracting, developing, and retaining emerging talent. This role will own our early careers programs—including internships, graduate hiring, and apprenticeships—while cultivating strong relationships with universities and academic partners worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver global early careers strategies aligned with workforce planning and business growth.
• Lead and mentor a team responsible for early careers strategy and program management.
• Partner with leaders and HRBPs to create career pathways for early‑career hires, ensuring retention and progression.
• Build and sustain strategic relationships with universities, business schools, and technical institutions.
• Collaborate with academic partners on research projects, curriculum development, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Partner with the Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition teams to design campaigns targeting early talent audiences.
• Amplify our presence on campuses, social platforms, and through student organizations.
• Ensure early‑career programs reflect and support our global DEI goals.
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to integrate early‑career talent into the broader workforce.
• Stay ahead of external trends in early careers and talent development to continuously evolve our approach.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR, talent acquisition, and/or university relations experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record designing and scaling early‑career programs in a complex, global environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• A passion for developing the next generation of leaders.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four product groups and corporate functions.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet evolving customer needs.
• Flexible and inclusive work environment with remote work option and employee resource groups.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Renesas Electronics is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.