Westat Referral Bonus Program

Westat offers a competitive referral bonus program to encourage current employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions within the company. This program is particularly lucrative for tech and product roles due to the high demand for skilled professionals in these areas. Below is a detailed overview of the referral bonus structure, eligibility criteria, and estimated payout amounts.

Referral Bonus Structure

Tech/Product Roles

• Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers
  • Bonus Amount: Up to $5,000 per successful referral
  • Payment Schedule:
    • 50% paid after the new hire completes 3 months of employment
    • Remaining 50% paid after the new hire completes 12 months of employment

Other Roles (e.g., Administrative, Support Staff)

• Bonus Amount: Up to $2,000 per successful referral
• Payment Schedule:
  • 50% paid after the new hire completes 3 months of employment
  • Remaining 50% paid after the new hire completes 12 months of employment

Eligibility Criteria

1. Referrer Eligibility:

   • Must be a current Westat employee at the time of referral and at the time of payout.
   • Not applicable to hiring managers or HR personnel directly involved in the hiring process for the referred position.

2. Candidate Eligibility:

   • Must be a new candidate who is not already in Westat's applicant database.
   • Should meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

3. Position Eligibility:

   • Must be a full-time position that is eligible for the referral program. Part-time, temporary, and internship positions typically do not qualify.

Referral Process

1. Submission:

   • Employees should submit referrals through the official Westat referral portal or via email to the HR department with the candidate's updated resume and contact information.

2. Tracking:

   • HR will track the referral