Building Teams Across Borders
We help Australian companies access highly
skilled global talent in Sri Lanka.
Why Sri Lanka?
With so many global capability hubs available, what makes Sri Lanka the right fit for Australian businesses?
Highly skilled workforce
Strong IT, finance, administrative and consulting sectors
Globally competitive university graduates
Nearly 20,000 Sri Lankan students studying in Australia each year, gaining Australian education and work experience
20,000
Sri Lankan students in Australia
High English proficiency
Institutional use of English as a key language
Globally compatible accent profile rooted in Standard Southern British English
High literacy rate of 93.45% (2023), the second highest in South Asia
93.45%
Literacy rate
Cost efficiency without quality compromise
Longstanding experience and proven track
record with international organisations including London Stock Exchange Group, HSBC, Pearson,
HCL and Edith Cowan University
40% average cost efficiency compared to
Australian hiring
40%
Average cost efficiency
Time zone compatibility
with Australia
Talent preference for Australian working hours, providing a competitive edge over US and UK based companies
15–20% higher staff retention in Australia-aligned BPO roles compared to US night-shift roles.
Higher staff retention
15-20%
We make building global teams work
Through BY Partners’ Employer of Record (EOR) model, Australian businesses can hire talent in Sri Lanka without setting up their own entity. We manage compliance, payroll, contracts, and HR administration while you retain full control of your team, enabling seamless offshore hiring without the legal and operational complexity.
We Manage:
Employment contract
Payroll
Tax withholding
Local pension and trust
(superannuation)
Legal compliance
HR administration
You Retain:
Day-to-day management
Work allocation
Performance oversight
Strategic direction
“We wanted to be able to extend
our Australian workday with a
team member in a later time zone
and BY Partners delivered with a
great addition to our team.”
Neil Pharaoh
Co-Founder and Director, Tanck
A structured hiring process designed to connect you with the right talent
We follow a 7-step Talent to Team pathway
Sourcing
We source candidates from our existing pool or go-to-market to find the right person for you.
Shortlisting
We shortlist candidates who we think best align with your needs and ask for your feedback
Interviewing
We will do a first round of interviews,
and you will conduct the second and
subsequent interviews
Referencing
We will reference check candidates to
ensure due diligence and that they are
the right person for your company
Offering
We will provide a written offer to
your preferred candidate and negotiate
any salary package requirements
Onboarding
We will onboard your candidate, so you are ready to kick off on day one
EOR
We engage your talent as their employer of record on an ongoing basis
“I’ve travelled across many emerging markets through my work, and Sri Lanka stood out immediately. It’s a hidden gem with incredible untapped talent and enormous potential.”
Erin Watson
CEO, Baker & York
Flexible
Workforce Design
Our model provide three workforce design options
Australian Work Hours
Sri Lankan staff work aligned with Australian business hours
Sri Lankan Work Hours
Cost-efficient, time-zone offset productivity model
Custom “Sync Hours”
Designed around your operational priorities
Let’s discuss your hiring needs and explore
the best approach for your team.
“I’m grateful to BY Partners for connecting
me with an opportunity that genuinely
changed my experience of work. Their
understanding of both Sri Lankan and
Australian work cultures made the entire
process feel natural, comfortable, and the
right fit from the start. Through this
opportunity, I’ve gained global exposure,
flexibility, a supportive work culture, and a
much healthier work-life balance.”
Himashi Gurudeniya
Analyst, Tanck
Looking to grow your team but struggling to find the right talent or manage rising hiring costs? BY Partners can help you access exceptional talent in Sri Lanka. Contact us today to explore your options.
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Baker & York (Pvt) Ltd
APAC Regional Office
World Trade Center
Colombo, Western Province
Sri Lanka, 00100
Baker & York Pty Ltd
ABN 62 334 658 634
Australia Headquarters
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia, 3000.