Executive Summary
Many organizations and recruiters need to manage job postings across multiple LinkedIn company pages—whether for different brands, subsidiaries, or clients. This article explains how LinkedIn integration works in PyjamaHR, the current limitations around multiple LinkedIn accounts, and actionable strategies to address common scenarios. Learn how to set up, switch, and troubleshoot LinkedIn integrations, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure your jobs reach the right audience.
Detailed Overview
What Is LinkedIn Integration in PyjamaHR?
PyjamaHR allows you to connect your company’s LinkedIn page to your PyjamaHR account, enabling seamless job publishing directly to LinkedIn. This integration streamlines your recruitment process by centralizing job management and candidate tracking within PyjamaHR.
Key Points:
- One LinkedIn Company Page per PyjamaHR Account: Each PyjamaHR company account can be linked to only one LinkedIn company page at a time.
- All jobs posted from your PyjamaHR account will appear on the connected LinkedIn company page.
- Switching LinkedIn accounts is possible, but only one can be active at a time.
When and Why to Use This Feature
Brand Consistency: Ensure all job postings reflect your company’s branding on LinkedIn.
Centralized Management: Manage all job postings and applications from within PyjamaHR.
Compliance: Stay aligned with LinkedIn’s job posting policies, which have become stricter, especially for staffing and recruitment agencies.
Integration with Other PyjamaHR Features
Careers Page: Jobs published to LinkedIn can also appear on your PyjamaHR-hosted careers page.
Team Collaboration: All team members’ job postings will use the same LinkedIn integration.
Custom Domains: While you can brand your careers page, LinkedIn integration remains one-to-one.
Business Impact and Benefits
Efficiency: Reduces manual job posting.
Visibility: Ensures jobs are discoverable by LinkedIn’s vast talent pool.
Compliance: Minimizes risk of account flagging by adhering to LinkedIn’s policies.
Step-by-Step Guide: Managing LinkedIn Integration in PyjamaHR
Prerequisites
You must be a PyjamaHR Super Admin or have integration permissions.
You need admin access to the LinkedIn company page you wish to integrate.
The LinkedIn company page must be verified and match your PyjamaHR company details.
1. Connecting Your LinkedIn Company Page
Navigate to Settings:
Go to your PyjamaHR dashboard and click your profile icon.
(Screenshot: PyjamaHR dashboard with profile/settings highlighted)Select ‘Integrations’:
In the Settings menu, choose ‘Integrations’.Find LinkedIn Integration:
Click on ‘LinkedIn’ and select ‘Connect’.Authenticate with LinkedIn:
Log in to LinkedIn and grant permissions.
(Screenshot: LinkedIn authentication prompt)Select the Company Page:
Choose the correct LinkedIn company page from the list.Confirm Integration:
Save changes. Your PyjamaHR account is now linked to the selected LinkedIn page.
2. Switching to a Different LinkedIn Account
Go to Settings → Integrations → LinkedIn.
Click ‘Disconnect’ or ‘Change LinkedIn Account’.
Repeat the connection steps above with the new LinkedIn company page.
Important: Only one LinkedIn company page can be active at a time. Switching will affect all job postings from your PyjamaHR account.
3. Republishing Jobs After Switching
After changing the LinkedIn integration, you must republish existing jobs for them to appear on the new LinkedIn page.
Go to ‘Jobs’, select the job, and click ‘Republish to LinkedIn’.
4. For Multiple Brands or Companies
Separate PyjamaHR Accounts:
If you manage jobs for multiple brands or companies, create a separate PyjamaHR account for each. Each account can then be linked to its respective LinkedIn page.Separate Email Addresses:
Each PyjamaHR account must use a unique email address and company domain.
Advanced Usage & Best Practices
Power User Tips
Switching Accounts for Agencies:
If you are a staffing agency and your LinkedIn account is flagged, you can temporarily integrate a client’s LinkedIn page (with their permission) or another company page not flagged as a staffing agency.Legal Documentation:
If integrating a LinkedIn page with a different name/domain, be prepared to provide legal documentation proving the relationship (e.g., subsidiary, umbrella company).Unpublishing Old Jobs:
To avoid confusion or policy violations, unpublish jobs that are no longer active before switching LinkedIn accounts.
Optimization Strategies
Branding:
Use a custom domain for your PyjamaHR careers page for better branding, but note this does not affect LinkedIn integration.Job Descriptions:
Avoid phrases like “We’re hiring for our clients” in job descriptions to reduce the risk of being flagged by LinkedIn.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Ensure LinkedIn company page details match your PyjamaHR account.
- Republish jobs after switching LinkedIn accounts.
- Use separate PyjamaHR accounts for different brands/entities.
Don’t:
- Attempt to connect multiple LinkedIn company pages to a single PyjamaHR account.
- Use newly created or unverified LinkedIn pages—these may be rejected.
- Ignore LinkedIn’s policies, especially if you are a staffing/recruitment agency.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
Common Error Messages & Solutions
“Unable to publish job to LinkedIn. Please contact support.”
Double-check LinkedIn integration.
Ensure the LinkedIn company page is verified and matches your PyjamaHR company details.
Republish the job after fixing the integration.
Jobs Not Appearing on LinkedIn Company Page
There may be a delay on LinkedIn’s end.
Confirm the job is published in PyjamaHR.
Check if your LinkedIn account has been flagged (common for staffing agencies).
Account Flagged or Blocked
LinkedIn may flag accounts for policy violations, especially for staffing agencies.
Contact LinkedIn support directly to appeal.
As a workaround, integrate a different LinkedIn company page not flagged as a staffing agency.
Integration Fails Due to Mismatched Details
Provide legal documentation if the LinkedIn page and PyjamaHR account have different names/domains.
Recovery Procedures
If your LinkedIn integration is blocked:
Disconnect the current LinkedIn account.
Integrate a new, eligible LinkedIn company page.
Republish all jobs.
If your PyjamaHR account is blocked for anti-spam:
Provide business registration documents, company website, and LinkedIn URL for manual verification.
When to Contact Support
If you continue to receive errors after following the above steps.
If your account is blocked and you cannot resolve it with documentation.
If you need to verify a complex company structure (e.g., subsidiaries, umbrella organizations).
Comprehensive FAQ
1. Can I connect multiple LinkedIn company pages to one PyjamaHR account?
No. Only one LinkedIn company page can be connected at a time.
2. How do I manage job postings for multiple brands or companies?
Create separate PyjamaHR accounts for each brand/company, each with its own LinkedIn integration.
3. Can I switch the LinkedIn company page connected to my PyjamaHR account?
Yes. Go to Settings → Integrations → LinkedIn and change the integration. Republish jobs afterward.
4. What if my LinkedIn account is flagged as a staffing agency?
You can:
- Appeal to LinkedIn for unflagging.
- Temporarily integrate a different LinkedIn company page not flagged as a staffing agency.
5. Can I use a newly created LinkedIn company page?
Not recommended. LinkedIn may not validate new or unverified pages.
6. What if my company owns multiple LinkedIn pages (e.g., for different countries)?
You must choose one page per PyjamaHR account. For multiple pages, use multiple PyjamaHR accounts.
7. Can different recruiters on my team post to different LinkedIn pages?
No. All recruiters in a PyjamaHR account post to the same connected LinkedIn page.
8. What documentation is needed for integrating a LinkedIn page with a different name/domain?
Legal documents proving the relationship (e.g., subsidiary agreements, business registration).
9. How do I change the email address associated with my PyjamaHR account?
Invite the new email as a super admin, complete signup, then remove the old email.
10. What if my PyjamaHR account is blocked for anti-spam?
Provide business registration documents, company website, and LinkedIn URL for manual verification.
11. Can I use a friend’s or client’s LinkedIn page?
Yes, if it’s not a staffing agency and you have their permission. Jobs will appear under their company branding.
12. Will candidates still appear in my PyjamaHR account if I use another company’s LinkedIn?
Yes, as long as the integration is active, applications will flow into your PyjamaHR account.
Related Features & Next Steps
Custom Careers Page: Brand your careers page with a custom domain for direct job sharing.
Team Management: Assign roles and permissions for recruiters within your PyjamaHR account.
Job Republishing: After changing LinkedIn integration, always republish jobs.
Legal Verification: Prepare documentation for complex company structures.
Recommended Articles:
- How to Set Up LinkedIn Integration in PyjamaHR
- Troubleshooting LinkedIn Job Publishing Issues
- Managing Multiple Brands in PyjamaHR
- Understanding LinkedIn’s Staffing Agency Policy
Summary Table: What’s Possible and What’s Not
Scenario | Supported in PyjamaHR? | Workaround/Notes |
One LinkedIn page per PyjamaHR account | ✅ | Standard workflow |
Multiple LinkedIn pages per PyjamaHR account | ❌ | Use multiple PyjamaHR accounts |
Switching LinkedIn pages | ✅ | Republish jobs after switching |
Staffing agency flagged by LinkedIn | ❌ (blocked) | Use different LinkedIn page or appeal to LinkedIn |
Posting for subsidiaries/brands | ❌ (one per account) | Use separate accounts, provide legal documentation |
Using client’s LinkedIn page | ✅ (with permission) | Ensure compliance with client and LinkedIn policies |
New/unverified LinkedIn company page | ❌ (not recommended) | Wait for verification or use established page |
Final Notes
Managing multiple LinkedIn accounts in PyjamaHR requires understanding both platform and LinkedIn limitations. For organizations with complex needs, the best practice is to use separate PyjamaHR accounts for each brand or entity. Always ensure compliance with LinkedIn’s policies to avoid disruptions. If you encounter issues not covered here, contact PyjamaHR support with detailed information for prompt assistance.