Executive Summary
PyjamaHR integrates with LinkedIn to help you publish jobs directly from your ATS to your company’s LinkedIn page. However, LinkedIn enforces strict posting limits and quotas—especially for staffing agencies and high-volume users—which can impact your ability to post jobs or receive applications. This article explains how these limits work, recent policy changes, common pitfalls, and actionable steps to maximize your LinkedIn job posting success through PyjamaHR.
Detailed Overview
What Are LinkedIn Posting Limits and Quotas?
LinkedIn, as a partner job board, enforces active job posting limits and daily quotas to maintain job quality and prevent spam. These limits apply regardless of your PyjamaHR subscription tier (including Premium and AppSumo plans) and are enforced at the user and company level.
Key Points:
- 10 active jobs per billable user is the standard limit enforced by LinkedIn via PyjamaHR (e.g., 2 users = 20 jobs).
- Staffing and hiring agencies face additional restrictions; LinkedIn may block or flag their company pages, preventing job posts from being published at all.
- Daily quotas may apply, especially if LinkedIn detects high-volume or suspicious activity.
- Job posts must be genuine—fake, duplicate, or spammy jobs will result in account suspension or blocking on both PyjamaHR and LinkedIn.
Why Does This Matter?
Prevents job spam and abuse: Limits are enforced due to past abuse (hundreds/thousands of jobs posted by single users).
Protects your company’s reputation: Violating LinkedIn’s policies can result in your company page being flagged or blocked, impacting all future postings.
Affects your hiring pipeline: If you hit your quota, you won’t be able to post new jobs or may stop receiving applications until you free up slots.
Integration with PyjamaHR
PyjamaHR’s LinkedIn integration uses your company’s LinkedIn page to publish jobs.
The job posting limit is enforced by LinkedIn, not PyjamaHR, and applies to all users and plans.
PyjamaHR provides clear error messages and dashboard notifications when you hit your limit.
Step-by-Step Guide: Managing LinkedIn Posting Limits in PyjamaHR
1. Check Your Current Job Posting Usage
Go to Jobs in PyjamaHR.
Check the banner or notification: “⚠️ Job posting limit exceeded! You have exceeded your limit of X open jobs.”
See how many active jobs you have per user.
2. Close Inactive or Filled Jobs
Click the three dots next to a job and select Close.
Closed jobs free up slots for new postings.
Screenshot suggestion: Show the Jobs dashboard with the “Close” option highlighted.
3. Create a New Job Post
Click Create New Job.
If you’re under your limit, you’ll proceed as normal.
If you’re at your limit, you’ll see an error: “Job posting limit exceeded.”
4. Understand Your User-Based Limit
Each billable user increases your total job slots by 10.
Example: 3 users = 30 active jobs.
Add users via Settings > Team Members (requires additional subscription fees).
5. For Staffing Agencies or Blocked Accounts
If your LinkedIn page is flagged as a staffing agency, jobs may not post at all.
Workarounds:
Option 1: Add a client’s LinkedIn URL to the job so it posts under their company page (with their permission).
Option 2: Integrate a different company LinkedIn page that is not categorized as a staffing agency.
Screenshot suggestion: Show LinkedIn integration settings in PyjamaHR.
6. Monitor for Error Messages
Common errors:
“Job posting limit exceeded!”
“Your LinkedIn page has been flagged by LinkedIn.”
“Unable to post job to LinkedIn. Please contact support.”
Follow the on-screen guidance or refer to the troubleshooting section below.
Advanced Usage & Best Practices
Power User Tips
Plan your postings: Batch close filled jobs before creating new ones to avoid hitting the limit at critical times.
Rotate job slots: For high-volume hiring, stagger job postings and close old ones as soon as roles are filled.
Use multiple users: If your team needs more than 10 active jobs, add more billable users to increase your quota.
Avoid duplicate/low-effort jobs: LinkedIn’s filters will flag and block accounts for spammy or duplicate postings.
Monitor LinkedIn policy changes: LinkedIn frequently updates its rules, especially for agencies—stay informed.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Keep your job postings genuine and up-to-date.
- Regularly audit your open jobs and close those no longer needed.
- Use the client LinkedIn URL workaround only with explicit client permission.
Don’t:
- Attempt to bypass limits by creating multiple accounts for the same company (this will result in blocking).
- Post fake, misleading, or duplicate jobs.
- Ignore error messages—address them promptly to avoid account suspension.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
Common Error Messages & Solutions
Error Message | Cause | Solution |
“Job posting limit exceeded!” | You have more active jobs than allowed per user | Close inactive jobs to free up slots |
“Unable to post job to LinkedIn” | LinkedIn page flagged, quota exceeded, or agency restrictions | Check LinkedIn page status, reduce job count, or use a non-agency LinkedIn page |
“Your LinkedIn page has been flagged by LinkedIn” | Your company is categorized as a staffing/hiring agency | Use a client’s LinkedIn page or another company page not flagged as an agency |
“You have exceeded your limit of X open jobs” | User or company-level quota reached | Add more users or close jobs |
What If Scenarios
What if I close a job—can I reopen it later?
Yes, but it will count toward your active job limit again.
What if I need more than 10 jobs but can’t add users?
Currently, there is no option to purchase additional job slots without adding users.
What if my LinkedIn integration is blocked?
Contact support for manual verification or use a different LinkedIn page.
When to Contact Support
If you believe your account is incorrectly flagged or blocked.
If you need help with LinkedIn integration or client URL setup.
If you encounter persistent errors not resolved by the above steps.
Comprehensive FAQ
Q1: Why can I only post 10 jobs when my plan says “unlimited jobs”?
A: LinkedIn enforces a 10 active job limit per billable user, regardless of your PyjamaHR plan. This is to prevent spam and maintain job quality.
Q2: Can I increase my job posting limit?
A: Yes, by adding more billable users. Each user adds 10 job slots.
Q3: What counts as an “active job”?
A: Any job that is open and visible to candidates. Closed jobs do not count toward your limit.
Q4: I’m a staffing agency—why are my jobs not posting to LinkedIn?
A: LinkedIn restricts staffing/hiring agencies from posting free jobs. You may need to use a client’s LinkedIn page or a non-agency company page.
Q5: Can I post unlimited jobs to my own career site?
A: No, the 10-job limit applies to all jobs, including those posted only to your career site via PyjamaHR.
Q6: What happens if I try to post more than my limit?
A: You’ll receive an error and will not be able to publish new jobs until you close existing ones.
Q7: Is there a way to buy extra job slots without adding users?
A: Not currently. PyjamaHR is working on introducing job slot packs in the future.
Q8: How do I know if my LinkedIn page is flagged?
A: You’ll see error messages in PyjamaHR and jobs will not post. Contact support for verification.
Q9: Can I use multiple LinkedIn pages for different brands?
A: Yes, you can change the LinkedIn page under Settings > Integrations > LinkedIn.
Q10: Why did my job post disappear from LinkedIn?
A: It may have been flagged as spam, or your company page may have been restricted by LinkedIn.
Q11: How quickly do job postings update on LinkedIn?
A: It can take 24–72 hours for jobs to appear on LinkedIn after posting from PyjamaHR.
Q12: What if I have a paid LinkedIn Recruiter account?
A: These limits still apply for free job postings via ATS. Paid LinkedIn job slots are managed separately.
Related Features & Next Steps
Team Management: Add more users to increase your job posting quota.
Job Board Integrations: Explore other job boards in PyjamaHR for broader reach.
Job Boosts: Use PyjamaHR’s Job Boost feature for increased visibility (does not bypass LinkedIn limits).
Candidate Management: Use screening questions and filters to optimize your hiring pipeline within your posting limits.
Recommended Articles:
- Keeping Listings High-Quality: PyjamaHR’s Job Post Limit Policy
- How to Integrate LinkedIn with PyjamaHR
- Managing Team Members and User Access
Summary
LinkedIn posting limits are enforced by LinkedIn and apply to all PyjamaHR users, regardless of plan. To maximize your hiring success:
- Monitor your active job count.
- Close filled or inactive jobs promptly.
- Add users if you need more slots.
- For agencies, use approved workarounds.
- Always post genuine, high-quality jobs.
If you encounter issues, refer to this guide or contact PyjamaHR support for personalized assistance.