For employers
The SelcoHR advantage
Three decades of disciplined recruitment, ethical practice and long-term client partnerships — the advantages our employers count on.
- 30+ years of experience serving 500+ global employers in 30+ countries and finding gainful employment for 50,000+ job seekers.
- Recipient of the 5-star recruitment company award from the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified recruitment company in Sri Lanka.
- Constantly updated database of candidates across skilled, semi-skilled and professional categories.
- Dedicated and efficient team across recruitment, mobilization and accounts.
- Prompt response and fast turnaround on every mandate.
- Transparent business practices — documented fees, contracts and timelines.
- Single point of coordination for sourcing, medical, SLBFE, embassy, ticketing and arrival.
Recruitment through us
As a provider of professional recruitment services, we clearly understand the points of view of both the employer and the employee. We maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive IT-based information repository of candidates. Through this — and by widely advertising in the most-read newspapers, social media, and sourcing through a network of technical colleges, skills training centres and professional institutes — we are in a position to cater to a wide range of human resource requirements.
We ensure the suitability of our applicants by:
- Initial screening in accordance with employer requirements.
- Professional evaluation through personal interviews conducted by professionals of the related trade.
- Trade tests, if required.
- Comprehensive medical check-up by qualified doctors at well-recognised laboratories.
- Orientation of applicants on the work environment, rules, regulations and customs of the host country.
Recruitment procedure
In order to provide a planned and efficient recruitment service, we would initially require the following information from you:
- 1
Category and required number of personnel along with comprehensive job descriptions.
- 2
Minimum qualifications and experience requirements.
- 3
Complete terms and conditions of employment, in line with the stipulations of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).
- 4
Expected date of mobilization of selected applicants.
SLBFE documentation
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is a government institution established under a special Act of Parliament to oversee and regulate the recruitment of Sri Lankans for overseas employment. Prior approval of the SLBFE is mandatory to carry out any overseas recruitment in Sri Lanka, for which the following documents are required:
Demand Letter
Outlines the categories, headcount, salary, benefits and tenure of the roles the employer wishes to fill.
Special Power of Attorney
Authorises SelcoHR to act on the employer’s behalf for SLBFE registration, candidate selection and visa processing.
Recruitment Service Agreement
Defines the scope of services, fees, timelines and obligations between the employer and SelcoHR.
All of the above documents must be on the employer’s official letterhead bearing the official seal and signed by an authorised officer of the employer — preferably endorsed by the Embassy or High Commission of Sri Lanka.