Name: JFS Holdings
Address: No. 193/3, 2A, Borella Road, Depanama, Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka, 10230, LK
Telephone: (+94) 11 274 6010
Price range: $50 - $99
Rating: 4.6

Your Partner in Business Services, ICT and BPO

JFS started in 2012 as a small recruitment company. Now, we have grown a lot and do many things in different areas. We began with just two people, but now JFS has more than 100. In addition to our roots in recruitment, we have expanded into BPO, Agro-food, ICT, and Action sports.

Min project size
Undisclosed
Hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
Year founded
Founded 2012

Service Lines

IT Staff Augmentation: 60%
PEO/Employee Leasing: 15%
Recruiting: 15%
HR Outsourcing: 10%

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Industries

Information technology: 60%
Financial services: 15%
Manufacturing: 15%
Education: 10%

Clients

Enterprise (>$1B): 40%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 40%
Small Business (<$10M): 20%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size Undisclosed

Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr

Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

Clients appreciate JFS Holdings for their good value for cost and budget-friendly pricing. One client invested over $50,000 for ongoing recruitment services, while others noted effective delivery and flexibility, indicating a strong alignment with client needs.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

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< $10,000 based on 4 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Overall Review Rating

4.6

Quality 4.6
Schedule 4.6
Cost 4.8
Willing to Refer 4.9

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Review Highlights

Strong Customer Service

Clients appreciated the friendly and supportive nature of JFS Holdings' team. Their cooperative approach and constant feedback were highlighted as key strengths in multiple reviews.
Efficient Recruitment Process

JFS Holdings is praised for its efficiency and effectiveness in managing recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviews, and onboarding. Clients reported timely delivery and responsiveness, leading to successful hires.
Cost-Effective Services

JFS Holdings offers good value for cost, with clients noting that their pricing aligns well with budgets while delivering high-quality results.
Areas for Technological Improvement

While generally positive, some clients suggested that JFS Holdings could enhance their operations by adopting more advanced technology, particularly in IT-related projects.
Positive Client Outcomes

Clients reported significant positive outcomes, such as improved ROI, high employee motivation, and reduced administrative costs, attributing these to JFS Holdings' effective services.
Flexibility in Service Delivery

JFS Holdings demonstrated a high level of flexibility, adjusting their services to meet client requirements. This adaptability was particularly noted in training and recruitment projects.

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Corporate Training & Coaching
Less than $10,000
Jan. 2016 - Sep. 2023

4.0

Quality: 4.0

Schedule: 3.5

Cost: 4.5

Willing to Refer: 5.0

Sep 14, 2023

Managing Director, Cognito Asia (pvt) Ltd

Anura Pandithage

Other industries
Colombo, Sri Lanka
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

JFS Holdings provided corporate training and knowledge transfer services for a corporate training company.

JFS Holdings, Inc. successfully delivered the project on time and according to the client’s requirements. The team was highly communicative, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the service provider's flexibility and accuracy of deliverables.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Cognito Asia (pvt) Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Cognito Asia (pvt) Ltd is a leading Corporate Training Company in Sri Lanka. We aim to provide experiential learning opportunities to develop the competencies of your employees / staff. Some of the most common programs we offer are Outbound Training (OBT) Motivational Training, Leadership & Teamwork Training, Etiquette & Grooming, Sales & Marketing Training and Advanced Excel Skills Training. However, there are many topics that we cover thanks to the diverse & experienced panel of facilitators we possess.

We undertake training assignments with utmost passion, commitment, and capability with unparalleled focus on the training output and learning outcome by way of offering tailor made training solutions to our clients, exceeding their expectations. Creating a signature style of facilitation enabling internalization; all our programs reinforce learning with business ready activities designed to ensure the translation of acquired knowledge into actionable skill, vital for the workplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire JFS Holdings to accomplish?

Corporate Training

SOLUTION

How did you find JFS Holdings?

Referral

Why did you select JFS Holdings over others?

Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost

How many teammates from JFS Holdings were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

This is to provides tacit and explicit knowledge to achieve organization profitability and sustainability

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Customer feedback on our services has been highly positive, thanks to JFS Holdings.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Very good corporation, on time delivery and adjusted as per our requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with JFS Holdings?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Adjustability as per our requirements

Are there any areas for improvement or something {provider_name} could have done differently?

Some time not sufficient equipment's

RATINGS

4.0

Recruiting Staffing
Confidential
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2019

4.5

Quality: 4.0

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We were able to reduce the employee administration cost by up to 10%."

Aug 14, 2023

Head of IT, Commercial Credit & Finance PLC

Anura Sampath

Financial services
Kandy, Sri Lanka
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
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A financial services company enlisted JFS Holdings to hire IT personnel, oversee employee journeys, and handle social security and tax payments.

Thanks to JFS Holdings, Inc.'s expertise, the client achieved a 10% reduction in employee administration costs and improved employee retention rates. The team's well-qualified and experienced employees delivered all items promptly, ensuring a successful outcome.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Information Technology of Commercial Credit & Finance PLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Commercial Credit and Finance PLC (CCL) is a well-known brand name in Sri Lanka's financial services industry. During the initial stages of operation, the Company was mainly focused on lending to the agricultural sector, with this sector accounting for over 50% of the lending portfolio.

As of now Commercial Credit PLC is one of the leading Non-Bank Finance Institutes in Sri Lanka as a result of effort on continuous improvement in service quality and the competitive products offered with win-win approach. Commercial credit has over 130 branches and over 2800 Employees Island wide.

CCFP offers a range of financial products that facilitates individuals and businesses in Sri Lanka including vehicle leasing, Gold Loans, Business Loans, Small and Medium Entrepreneur Loans, Revolving business loans and Microfinance that has assisted over 5 million customers in the country with their financial needs. In addition, CCFP offers deposit based products with very attractive facilities, fixed deposits and savings.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire JFS Holdings to accomplish?

Effective recruitment according to the timelines
Effective management of project development team and reducing administrating overheads

SOLUTION

How did you find JFS Holdings?

Referral

Why did you select JFS Holdings over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

How many teammates from JFS Holdings were assigned to this project?

11-15

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Recruitment of the IT staff within the provided deadlines
Managing the entire employee life cycle of the deployed employees
Calculating the monthly salaries of the deployed employees including EPF/ETF, PAYE, and other tax calculations if any.
Handling HR communique and employee engagement
Managing social security payments and tax payments of the employees, making the payments to the relevant authorities on time, maintaining relevant records and documents, issuing T10 forms etc.
Managing employee records and documents such as B cards, EPF/ETF slips and issuing them at the point of exit

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were able to reduce the employee administration cost by up to 10%.
Due to effective recruitment and better management, we could retain employees for a long time of period.
The efficiency of the project was increased due to the well-qualified and experienced employees deployed.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

What was your primary form of communication with JFS Holdings?

In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Are there any areas for improvement or something JFS Holdings could have done differently?

Personally, I did not witness any major issues that JFS need to improve but As an IT professional, I felt that it would be advantageous for JFS to use more technology in their operations/ projects. Over the past years, I have witnessed a few attempts of JFS initiating systems, which have a massive improvement.

RATINGS

4.5

HR Consulting
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2013 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

“I really like their approach; they’re friendly and cooperative.”

Dec 9, 2022

HR Manager, Coats Thread Exports

Kishani Weerasinghe

Manufacturing
Sri Lanka
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified

JFS Holdings recruits and manages resources for a textile exporter. They follow the client's documentation to assess candidates through interviews before sending the resumes of the qualified ones to the client.

The client is pleased with JFS Holdings’ services thus far— they’ve brought on five resources JFS Holdings has identified and reduced the time they dedicate to recruitment tasks. JFS Holdings’ friendly team manages projects well, responding quickly to the client’s needs via phone calls and emails.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the HR manager at Coats Thread Exports.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with JFS Holdings?

We needed recruitment services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We partner with JFS Holdings to recruit resources — we provide documentation for them to follow as they assess the resources. After they conduct interviews, they send us the resumes of all the qualified candidates. Their team manages the HR needs of the candidates we select.

How did you come to work with JFS Holdings?

They were recommended to me.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested over $50,000; we pay them monthly.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing partnership began in January 2013.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

JFS Holdings’ efforts have saved us a lot of time when it comes to recruitment. Their staff is cooperative and supportive, and the candidates have met our standards. So far, we’ve brought on five resources, including an accounts officer and an office assistant.

How did JFS Holdings perform from a project management standpoint?

JFS Holdings manages the projects well — they provide constant feedback and updates when we assign them a project to ensure they understand our requirements. Their team responds quickly and is always reachable via phone or email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I really like their approach; they’re friendly and cooperative.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve their ability to recruit for high-profile positions.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Customers need to know that JFS Holdings’ team is supportive and will provide feedback regularly, but they are better at recruiting lower-level employees.

RATINGS

5.0

Recruiting
Less than $10,000
Aug. - Oct. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They delivered items on time."

Oct 6, 2023

Attorney-at-Law & Proprietor, C G Associates

Charuni Nanayakkara Gunawardana

Legal
Colombo, Sri Lanka
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

JFS Holdings provided recruitment services for a law firm. The team managed applicant hiring, virtual meetings, and onsite interviews.

JFS Holdings, Inc. effectively recruited candidates to join the client's company. They displayed responsiveness and diligent follow-up in their work. Their efficiency and effectiveness in the recruitment process were notable.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Attorney-at-Law / Proprietor of C G Associates

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Corporate Legal Services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire JFS Holdings to accomplish?

Recruitment of an Attorney-at-Law
Recruitment of a Legal Intern

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

How did you find JFS Holdings?

Known Company

Why did you select JFS Holdings over others?

Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Director is known

How many teammates from JFS Holdings were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Sourcing of suitable applicants, setting up virtual interviews, setting up onsite interviews for applicants shortlisted for final interviews.

SOLUTION

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Recruited applicant to report to work.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They delivered items on time. Responded in a timely manner. Followed up diligently.

What was your primary form of communication with JFS Holdings?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Efficiency and effectiveness. Friendly service.

Are there any areas for improvement or something JFS Holdings could have done differently?

Not really. They did a good job under difficult circumstances.

RATINGS

5.0

Corporate Training & Coaching
Leadership & Executive Coaching
Confidential
Oct. - Nov. 2020

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We are very satisfied with their quality service."

Sep 11, 2023

Employee Relations Manager, Coats Thread Exports Pvt ltd.

Amila pathum

Manufacturing
Colombo, Sri Lanka
501-1,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified

JFS Holdings collaborated with a manufacturing company to organize an On-the-Job Training (OBT) program for their sales and marketing team. JFS Holdings also helped the client with development and recruitment.

Thanks to JFS Holdings, the client observed significant improvements in ROI and employee motivation rates. The service provider effectively helped the client's team develop leadership and communication skills. JFS Holdings' support, flexibility, and customer service were hallmarks of their work.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Employee Relations Manager of Coats Thread Exports Pvt ltd.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Manufacturing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire JFS Holdings to accomplish?

Out bound training OBT
Training & Development
Recruitment

SOLUTION

How did you find JFS Holdings?

Referral

Why did you select JFS Holdings over others?

Great culture fit
Company values aligned

How many teammates from JFS Holdings were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We organized effective OBT for our sales and marketing team with collaborating JFS. Through this program, we developed leadership and communication skills of team members.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

High employees motivation
ROI

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We are very satisfied with their quality service.

What was your primary form of communication with JFS Holdings?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Good customer service & feedbacks
Supportive team
Flexibility

Are there any areas for improvement or something JFS Holdings could have done differently?

Change as per New culture & technology

RATINGS

5.0

Corporate Training & Coaching
Leadership & Executive Coaching
Confidential
January 2022

4.0

Quality: 4.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 4.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They were very responsive, and teams were highly capable throughout the project."

Sep 5, 2023

Team Leader, Sojitz kelanitissa

Anonymous

Energy & natural resources
Colombo, Sri Lanka
11-50 Employees
Online Review

A power plant operator hired JFS Holdings for their outbound corporate training services.

JFS Holdings was able to enhance the client's team morale and confidence, much to their delight. The team strictly adhered to timelines, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the service provider's responsiveness and technical expertise.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Team leader of Sojitz kelanitissa

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We own & operate power plant

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire JFS Holdings to accomplish?

Team building

SOLUTION

How did you find JFS Holdings?

Online Search

Why did you select JFS Holdings over others?

Good value for cost
Other

How many teammates from JFS Holdings were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Outbound traing aim to enhance team work capabilities including employee moral and confidence

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Enhance employees moral and confidence.We learn how to develop high caliber performing team

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

There service is remarkable and delivery is on time .Time mangement is excellent

What was your primary form of communication with JFS Holdings?

In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were very responsive, and teams were highly capable throughout the project.

Are there any areas for improvement or something JFS Holdings could have done differently?

They are different to other Similar organisation where we had programe previously

RATINGS

4.0

Less than $10,000
Jan. 2016 - Ongoing

4.5

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 4.5

Willing to Refer: 4.5

"The projects were completed on time, maintaining an excellent communication flow and response rate."

Aug 8, 2023

HR Manager, TerraScale BPO (Pvt) Ltd

Chamika Abeyratne

Advertising & marketing
Colombo, Sri Lanka
51-200 Employees
Online Review

JFS Holdings provides ongoing HR services for an intellectual property solutions company. The team is responsible for background checking candidates, which includes educational, employment, and social conduct.

JFS Holdings, Inc. is able to onboard qualified candidates with agility, thanks to their responsiveness to requests and feedback. The team is highly collaborative, and internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with the vendor's adaptability to the scope of needs.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager HR of TerraScale BPO (Pvt) Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Aiding in shared services, enabling the rights protection of w intellectual property rights specially for the entertainment industries in USA, Latin America and Korean regions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire JFS Holdings to accomplish?

Background verification of candidates

SOLUTION

How did you find JFS Holdings?

Referral
Other

Why did you select JFS Holdings over others?

Good value for cost
Company values aligned

How many teammates from JFS Holdings were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

JFS has provided utmost support in providing TerraScale BPO background verifications of shortlisted candidates. The service includes educational qualification verifications, past employment verification, social conduct verification.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The response rate- the team member was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to all requests and concerns raised during projects On time delivery-projects handed over were completed on time, certain projects were given with very tight deadlines, but the assigned members from JFS was very positive and dedicated, and submitted all projects on requested deadlines. Cultural aspect- JFS is a very friendly c organization. They respect the customers and is very accessible and helpful at all times culture-maintained

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The projects were completed on time, maintaining an excellent communication flow and response rate

What was your primary form of communication with JFS Holdings?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Highly agile, adopts to challenging requirement and external changes instantly to provide the best service to the clients

Are there any areas for improvement or something JFS Holdings could have done differently?

Nothing to be noted here

RATINGS

4.5

Back Office Outsourcing
Confidential
Jan. 2017 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Their cooperation and coordination are impressive."

Apr 13, 2023

Regional Manager, Global Safety Science Company

Mohammad Mamun Ar Rashid

Other industries
Colombo, Sri Lanka
1-10 Employees
Online Review

JFS Holdings provides outsourcing support to help a global safety science company sponsor their local employees.

JFS Holdings pleases the client with their cooperation, coordination, and timely delivery of outputs. They also communicate with the client through email, messaging apps, and in-person meetings.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Regional Manager and Field HR Business Partner of a global safety science company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Testing, Inspection and Certificaiton services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire JFS Holdings to accomplish?

To sponsor our employee locally

SOLUTION

How did you find JFS Holdings?

Online Search

Why did you select JFS Holdings over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Pricing first our budget

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

outsourcing support

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

ontime delivery

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

on regular basis

What was your primary form of communication with JFS Holdings?

In-Person Meeting
Email
Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their cooperation and coordination are impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something JFS Holdings could have done differently?

all good

RATINGS

5.0

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