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Employee Referral Program

The purpose of CHKD's Employee Referral Program is to partner with our most valuable resource – YOU! You know our culture, the type of person that would succeed here, and most of all, you know people. This program allows us to share in the success of identifying the right talent for the right job with your help.

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If you know someone you think would be a great addition to our organization, you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $5,000 if you refer them for employment and they are hired.

Your candidate MUST write your name down when submitting their application. The question can be found under the additional info section of the application.

Research has shown that new hires who come to an organization through employee referrals are often excellent contributors, have a greater level of engagement, and stay with the company longer. There’s no limit to the number of referrals, so start referring today.

View the list of positions and assigned bonus levels here.

Role

Total Incentive Payout

Payout at 90 Days

Payout at 12 Months

Payout at 24 Months

Referral Level 1+

$8,000

$2,000

$3,000

$3,000

Referral Level 1

$5,000

$1,000

$2,000

$2,000

Referral Level 2

$2,400

$600

$900

$900

Referral Level 3

$1,200

$400

$400

$400

Referral Level 4

$600

$200

$200

$200

Notes and Restrictions

  • The applicant MUST indicate the referring employee's full name at the time of application, on the application within the talent acquisition system. The question can be found under the additional info section of the application, i.e.: How did you find out about this position? Please select Employee Referral if applicable.*
  • The employee referral program officially began on 10/18/2021. Eligibility is determined by those hired on or after 10/18/2021. The program officially opened to managers on 10/11/2022.
  • If the referee (new hire) is referred by a transfer, the transfer is eligible to receive a referral bonus.
  • If the referee (new hire) is referred by a traveler or temp labor hire, the traveler or temp labor hire is NOT eligible to receive a referral bonus. In general, travelers and temp labor hires are NOT eligible to receive referral bonuses.
  • If the referee (new hire) is a transfer, traveler, or temp labor hire, they do not make the referring employee eligible to receive a referral bonus. This includes transfers, travelers, and temp labor hires converting to direct employees.
  • If the referee (new hire) is a rehire, the rehire must not have been employed by CHKDHS for 12 months in order to make the referring employee eligible to receive a referral bonus.
  • If the referring employee is a rehire, they are still eligible to receive a referral bonus.
  • Director level and above and HR staff are not eligible to receive a bonus. Physicians are also not eligible to receive a bonus.
  • The referring employee must not be part of the hiring decision of the referral.
  • The referring employee and referee must be employed by CHKDHS for the referring employee to receive a bonus. This includes CMG and CSSG but NOT CSG.
  • If more than one employee is listed, the bonus will be divided equally between referring employees.
  • The bonus is paid based on the referee's job at the time of the referral.
  • See listing of positions and assigned bonus levels above.

*Revised 1/20/2023

Questions?

Who is eligible?

All active CHKD employees are eligible and encouraged to refer a candidate. However, not all employees are eligible to receive a referral bonus (including Director level and above as well as Human Resources employees). Travelers and temp hires are NOT eligible for this program.

What is a referrer/referee?

The Referrer is the employee submitting their friend for possible employment at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.

The Referee is a friend, former colleague/co-worker, associate, or family member of the CHKD employee being referred for possible employment. The referee MUST enter the “referrer’s” name at the time of application.

How many times can I participate in the Employee Referral Program?

As an employee, you can refer as many people as you want. There is no limit to the number of referrals you make.

Can I refer anyone for any open position at CHKD and qualify for a referral bonus?

Review the list of positions and assigned bonus levels here.

What do I need to do to get credit for referral submission if my referral is hired?

The ONLY requirement is the applicant MUST indicate the referring employee’s full name at the time of application, on the application within the talent acquisition system. This question can be found under the “Additional Info” section on the application.

If I qualify and receive the referral bonus, how is it paid?

Once all of the qualifications are met, the bonus to the referring employee will be paid in three increments from the referee’s start date: 90 days, 12 months, and 24 months.

What happens if the applicant puts down two names as a referral?

If more than one employee is listed, the bonus will be divided equally between employees.

Are referral bonuses taxable?

Yes. Referral bonuses are subject to all applicable local tax deductions as with any other bonus payout.

What other exclusions are there?

The referring employee and referee must be employed by CHKDHS for the referring employee to receive a bonus. Rehires must have not been employed by CHKDHS for 12 months to make a referring employee eligible.

What if I have other questions about the program?

For questions about the program, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at TalentTeam@CHKD.org.We will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible.