Ordinance on the HR Services of the Canton of Basel-Stadt

1. Responsibility for the personnel policy and personnel strategy of BASEL-STADT (Human Resources Management, HRM) lies with the Government Council. The HRM is implemented by all management personnel as well as the entire human resources organization.

2. The human resources organization provides services to support management and advises management personnel in the exercise of their responsibilities.

3. The Government Council defines in detail the standard services of the human resources organization for HRM at BASEL-STADT.

1. The Human Resources Organization BASEL-STADT consists of HR Basel-Stadt (HR BS) and the Decentralized Personnel Services of the Departments and Enterprises (DPD).

1. HR BS is a Departmental Office of the Ministry of Finance.

1. HR BS is managed based on the annually established performance agreement. Significant changes are submitted to the government council.

1. The DPD are directly subordinated to the departments or enterprises.

1. The DPD are managed based on annual objectives.

1. HR BS assumes a strategic and proactive position in HRM matters.

2. On behalf of the Government Council, HR BS develops concepts, systems, and instruments of administrative relevance within the framework of HRM BASEL-STADT. HR BS ensures their implementation and continuous development. To fulfill this responsibility, HR BS possesses the necessary competencies.

1. HR BS supports the DPD in implementing its personnel work and is responsible for compliance with personnel law regulations.

1. HR BS assists the Executive Council in defining and implementing the personnel policy and personnel strategy of BASEL-STADT. HR BS advises the Executive Council in implementing the strategic goals in HR-related matters and provides it with the necessary decision-making foundations.

2. HR BS ensures the implementation of the Executive Council's resolutions. In case of deviations, HR BS, together with the respective personnel manager and/or the head of the department concerned, takes the necessary corrective and support measures. In case of differences with the head of the department, the matter is submitted to the Executive Council.

3. HR BS advises the heads of departments and the management teams in connection with the role of the Decentralized Personnel Manager.

1. The DPD are responsible for operational HRM. They participate in the definition and implementation of strategic human resource management and in all personnel policy matters within their area of responsibility.

2. They support the heads of departments, management teams, courts, as well as other leadership personnel, and are available to provide advice to employees.

3. They advise the heads of departments, management teams, and courts on HRM issues that span across departments or operations.

1. The DPD support the leadership personnel in the implementation of their human resources work. They are responsible for compliance with personnel-related legal regulations.

2. The Government Council specifically defines the topics and processes in HRM in which the enterprises (BVB, IWB, USB, PFS, UPK) are autonomous.

1. HR BS and the DPD collaborate in the fulfillment of HRM. In assignments from the Government Council to HR-BS, which deal with HR issues of administration-wide relevance or with the development of systems and instruments, the DPD and the responsible leaders are involved. HR BS decides on the manner and method, subject to any specific directives from the Government Council.

2. The Government Council specifies the specific structures and processes of collaboration.