Sheri Buchanan

Sheri BuchananSheri joined Redstone Government Consulting, Inc. in December 2012 as a Human Resources Consultant. She provides HR consulting services to our customers on a wide range of issues, from specific projects to an ongoing outsourced solution of the human resources function. Sheri has two decades of experience in providing a comprehensive assessment of all areas of HR, including establishing and implementing policies and practices, contract transition efforts/onboarding, and investigations. Sheri’s experience covers a broad spectrum of compensation planning and analysis for total compensation projects, reasonableness assessments including executive compensation, compensation philosophy development, total reward strategies, benefits analysis, market pay and pay equity evaluations. She regularly supports clients with the analysis and mapping of labor categories and the preparation and analysis of wage calculations and supports clients in pricing disputes with DCAA. Sheri has a wealth of experience in navigating the many compliance challenges associated with Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon Act. She has been a valuable resource to our clients in all these areas. She stays abreast of the various requirements of the Department of Labor and, of great importance to government contractors, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, as well as other federal and state regulations impacting human resources. Professional Experience Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, Inc., Sheri served in various roles in the Human Resources arena. While employed by a mid-size government contractor she assisted with database development, recruiting, affirmative action planning and contract proposals. Sheri later became an Employment Specialist with one of the largest employers in Huntsville, where she assisted and led managers in the interpretation and documentation of the progressive disciplinary process, conducted employee investigations and allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge and employee disputes, conducted unemployment hearings and conducted new employee orientation. Sheri developed and presented management training, administered facility compensation plan, monitored staffing budgets and wrote job descriptions and handbook revisions.

Recent Posts

HR Huddle - May 27, 2021

Overview:

  • EEOC increases the monetary penalty for violating notice-posting requirements. 
  • On May 18, 2021, the IRS released guidance regarding tax relief provided by the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" for COBRA-related continuation of health coverage.
  • OSHA released new guidance on employer requirement to record adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccination if the employer requires employees to take the vaccine.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services announced, "the Office for Civil Rights will interpret and enforce Section 1557 and Title IX's prohibitions on discrimination based on sex to include: (1) discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; and (2) discrimination on the basis of gender identity."
  • The CDC provided updated guidance for fully-vaccinated individuals on May 13, 2021, relaxing the recommendations for wearing face masks and social distancing. 
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HR Huddle - April 30, 2021

Overview:

  • Biden Administration signs Executive Order to Increase Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors to $15/hour
  • I-9 Physical Inspection eased again until May 31, 2021
  • OFCCP – Focused Reviews canceled
  • OFCCP updated the 2021 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark
  • Annual AAP Certification – Will OFCCP require this soon?
  • Biden’s American Rescue Plan includes new COBRA subsidy requirement for most employers
  • On April 15, 2021, the House passed the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 7)
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HR Huddle - March 25, 2021

Overview:

  • OFCCP recently amended its Supply and Service Scheduling List
  • On March 11, 2021, Biden signed the “American Rescue Plan of 2021
  • On March 12, 2021, Biden’s DOL announced plans to rescind two “Final Rules”
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Government Contractors, Its Time to Get Your Training On

You’re probably not feeling quite like THIS about training, but we do want to remind you of a few topics that you, as a federal government contractor, need to address with your workforce on a fairly regular basis. We can’t hit them all, but this is a list of those that should be on the radar of your Human Resources staff and are relevant to most contractors.

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Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Government Compliance Training, Human Resources, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

HR Huddle - February 18, 2021

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HR Huddle - January 20, 2021

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HR Huddle - December 18, 2020

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HR Huddle - November 20, 2020

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HR Huddle - October 30, 2020

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HR Huddle - September 30, 2020

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