Candidate Lifecycle Exp. Specialist

Location: 8 Rockwell, Makati

Work Schedule: earliest 9 am-6 pm, latest 1 pm – 10 pm; Hybrid arrangement with at least 3 days onsite

Reports To: Sr Team Leader People Lifecycle Experience

Employment Type: Fixed term for 6 months

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’re transforming our business and building a future on one bold purpose: to deliver a smoke-free future. This transformation brings exciting opportunities—and we want you to be part of it.

Join PMI as a Candidate Lifecycle Experience Specialist – Shape a Smoke-Free Future!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and candidate-focused Pre-Employment Screening (PES) Specialist to support the candidate journey prior to joining PMI. This role works closely with market Talent Acquisition teams and external vendors to ensure a smooth and compliant pre-boarding experience through effective background check coordination and analysis.

What Your Day Looks Like

1. Candidate Support & Coordination:

• Serve as a point of contact for candidates during the background verification phase.


• Share background check results conducted by external vendors with relevant stakeholders.


• Follow up with candidates to ensure timely and complete submission of background check requirements.

     2. Background Check Analysis:

• Review and analyze vendor-provided background check results.


• Provide internal PES recommendations based on PMI’s policies and standards.


• Escalate discrepancies or concerns to appropriate stakeholders.

     3. Quality Assurance & Auditing:

• Conduct regular audits to ensure consistency and accuracy of vendor background check reports.


• Identify trends or issues and recommend process improvements.

    4. Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in recruitment systems and tools.


• Track candidate progress and generate reports to support HR and market teams.


• Provide data-driven insights to inform onboarding decisions.

     5. Service Excellence:

• Consistently meet or exceed service level agreements (SLAs).


• Ensure a positive candidate experience aligned with PMI’s values and standards.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.


• 2-3 years of experience in recruitment operations, background screening, or HR compliance preferred.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in HR systems, preferably in SuccessFactors


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.

• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.

• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.

• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future

• Additionally, our competitive Compensation & Benefits package includes:

• Guaranteed 14th Month Pay: Enjoy an extra month of salary every year (pro-rated).


• Comprehensive HMO Coverage: Health insurance for you and your qualified dependents.


• Annual Medical Reimbursement: Receive up to PhP 10,000 for medical expenses (pro-rated).

Philip Morris International is certified globally by both the Top Employer Institute and the Equal Salary Foundation