BMRS Resources

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​Welcome to the Bureau of Merit Recruitment and Selection (BMRS) resource page. You can learn more about BMRS by vi​​siting our About Us page.​ ​​

Below you'll find guidance, general information, and job aids related to some of the enterprise systems human resources staff across the state utilize daily in the recruiting, hiring, ​and management of personnel. 

Check back for updates and notifications.

STAR HCM  |  ​TAM​  |  Resources​  |  SkillSurvey​  |  DaySmart Appointments​  |  Enterprise Reporting​​ ​

TAM - Recruiting Solutions

You can find guidelines, job aids, and previously recorded training sessions for our Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) and Candidate Gateway (the wisc.jobs public interface) on the Recruiting Solutions page​. This includes step-by-step instructions on how to create and manage a recruitment through TAM and how to manage hires. 

TAM is a module in STAR HCM and allows information to transfer seamlessly from recruiting to hiring. It also provides employees access to apply for positions.

BMRS provides recruiting technical support and guidance to HR staff and would love to help you with your special recruiting needs. Whether it's a large recruitment or a specialized position, we're available to partner with you to find a solution or develop a recruiting plan. ​

Did you know we can also help improve your recruiting efforts through social media campaigns and outreach to ​veteran organizations? ​Get more information or request recruiting services now through the Wisc.Jobs Recruiting Services Request form. ​​ 

​Resources

​​​Acrony​ms/Abbreviations

Employing Units

Glossary of HR Terms used by DPM

Glossary of IS/IT Terms & Definitions

Guidance for Verifying Applicant Education

Military Career Crosswalk Reference

Special Hiring Programs

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SkillSurvey​  ​​​​

​​​SkillSurvey is an automated reference checking tool utilized by human resources staff across the state. The tool ​​​removes the back and forth between a hiring manager and the references, allows references to provide anonymous feedback so we get more accurate and honest information on our candidates, and has over 500 job-specific surveys available for use​.

Issues or questions about SkillSurvey guidelines, processes, and procedures can be directed to Andrew Geissler andrew.geissler@wisconsin.gov and or Lindsay Johnson lindsay.johnson1@wisconsin.gov.

Access SkillSurvey

​Recruiter Resources

SkillSurvey Recruiter Job Aid (last modified on 5/1/20)

SkillSurvey Recruiter Quick User Guide (last modified on 5/1/20)

SkillSurvey Recruiter Reference Requirements Guide - includes info on overrides & force finalizing (last modified on 8/16/22)

SkillSurvey Recruiter Best Practices (last modified on 3/28/19)

SkillSurvey Recruiter FAQs (last modified on 5/11/21)

​SkillSurvey Instructions for Selecting a Workforce Segment​​ - for agencies using workforce segments (last modified on 5/19/23)

​​Agency Administrator Resources​

SkillSurvey Policies, Admin Responsibilities, and Auditing​ (last modified on 5/19/23)​

Reference Check Confidentiality Agreement (DOA-5206).pdf (last modified on ​7/2020)

SkillSurvey Admin Recruiter Management (last modified on 8/31/21)

​​​Additional Information

​​SkillSurvey Sample Candidate Report (last modified on 5/1/20)

SkillSurvey Candidate Introductory Email​ (last modified on 3/9/23)

SkillSurvey Candidate Instruction Page (last modified on 3/9/23)

SkillSurvey Candidate​ Enter Reference Page (last modified on 6/22/22)

SkillSurvey Candidate Add Reference Form​ (last modified on 7/11​/22)

SkillSurvey Candidate Reminder Email (last modified on 4/6/22)

SkillSurvey Reference Email (last modified on 7/20/22)​

SkillSurvey Reference Report Overview (last modified on 4/6/22)

SkillSurvey Supervisor Sample Communication (last modified on 5/5/21)​

​​Training Video​​​​​​​

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DaySmart Appointments   

DaySmart is an online appointment scheduling tool utilized by human resources staff across the state. The tool allows job applicants to schedule, reschedule, and cancel interviews 24/7 with reliable, easy-to-use online booking. It improves operational efficiencies and the applicant experience.​

Check for DaySmart Appointments outag​es - ​None currently reported

​​Enterprise​ Rep​​ort​ing

BMRS, in collaboration with the Bureau of Equity & Inclusion (BEI),​ regularly publish several​ enterprise personnel relate​d reports. These reports are accessible by anyone, including the public, and provide metrics and analy​ses of the ​personnel composition across the enterprise and by agen​cy.

Access to enterprise personnel dashboards is​ restricted. Please reach out to your Human Resources Director and they can pull data for you. ​

Approved access issues, questions, or recommendations for future enhancements can be directed to Andrew Geissler andrew.geissler@wisconsin.gov and or Lindsay Johnson lindsay.johnson1@wisconsin.gov.

​​Static Reports

​​Recruitment and Selection Reports​

​Equity and Inclusion Reports​

​Dashboards & Job Aids

​Employee Demographics Dashboard - Summary of Last Quarter

• Employee Demographics Dashboard - Summary of Last ​Quarter Job Aid