Case Study: University of California achieves streamlined, data-driven hiring and cost savings with LinkedIn Talent Solutions

UC refines talent acquisition with real-time data

The University of California, with over 200,000 employees across 10 campuses and six medical centers, faced a complex hiring landscape of diverse roles and a competitive, pandemic‑impacted job market. The system struggled with fragmented recruiting—18 different talent acquisition tools—and limited budgets, so UC needed a more centralized, data‑driven way to attract and retain the right candidates.

By adopting LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Recruiter, Career Pages, and Jobs) UC centralized recruiting and used real‑time analytics to understand who they were hiring and losing to competitors. The new approach attracted more qualified candidates, reduced costs through a unified contract and streamlined processes, and improved visibility to track and meet state and federal diversity goals.

University of California

Donna Salvo

Executive Director of Systemwide Talent Management, Office of the President