City of Lynchburg Referral Bonus Program

The City of Lynchburg offers a comprehensive referral bonus program aimed at attracting top talent across various roles, with a special focus on tech and product positions. This initiative encourages current employees to refer qualified candidates by rewarding them with bonuses for successful hires.

Referral Bonus Structure

Tech/Product Roles

• Software Engineers: $3,000
• Product Managers: $2,500
• Data Analysts: $2,000
• UX/UI Designers: $2,000

Other Roles

• Administrative Staff: $1,000
• Customer Support Representatives: $1,200
• Project Managers: $1,500
• Marketing Specialists: $1,500

Program Details

• Eligibility: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the referral program, except for HR personnel and hiring managers directly involved in the recruitment process for the referred role.

• Bonus Payment: The referral bonus is paid out in two installments:

  • 50% after the referred employee completes their first 30 days.
  • Remaining 50% after the referred employee successfully completes their probationary period of 6 months.

• Referral Submission: Referrals must be submitted through the official employee referral portal prior to the candidate's application.

• Candidate Criteria: Referred candidates must meet the basic qualifications for the position and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Estimated Impact

• Tech/Product Roles: Given the competitive nature of tech and product roles, the referral program is expected to increase the qualified candidate pool by approximately 20% and reduce hiring time by 15%.

• Overall Hiring: Across all roles, the referral program aims to fill 30% of vacancies through referrals, enhancing team cohesion and reducing recruitment costs.

This referral bonus program is an integral part of the City of Lynch