Sakinah Goodman

About Sakinah Goodman

I’m a versatile, dynamic, high-performing Human Resource professional with seasoned…

Experience

1. HR Business Partner

   General Motors

   Feb 2021 — Present

   Provide management representation in administering the provisions of agreements between union and management • Counsel management in the interpretation of agreements and act as management representative in dealing with the union • Work is often dealing with more complex issues • Exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements; some direct guidance is received from supervisor • Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to Union-Management relationships • Administer contractual provisions in area of responsibility • Maintain records pertinent to Labor Relations and Hourly Personnel • Play a principal role in local negotiations • Share regular Labor Relations updates – Shop Committee grievance resolution meeting • Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances • Conduct special investigations as needed • Coordinate with plant and unit management on matters concerning hourly personnel • Provide guidance and resolution to conflicts • Administer shop rules when appropriate Hourly Employment: • Responsible for ensuring the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned • Administer hourly hiring, transfers, and separations for permanent, temporary, and flex employment • Manage temporary employee hiring pool for the plant • Advise Management, Union and hourly employees on seniority issues • Exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements; some direct guidance is received from supervisor • Frequent involvement with other work groups (i.e. Benefits, Payroll, IT, NEPC, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters). • Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities • Provide talent management and performance management guidance to leaders and employees • Counsel/coach leaders and employees on various matters