Human Resources Employee Relations
Resume:
CHANDLER BARRETT
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
I have provided legal, compliance, human resources and security advice to Southwire Company over the course of the last nineteen years. During this time, I had the opportunity to conduct corporate investigations, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, direct human resources initiatives and provide advice and counsel to corporate officers and executives.
My skills include driving engagement of employees across a diverse workforce, creating and enforcing policies and procedures and oversight of corporate security. In addition, I assisted in the drafting and administration of a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization to assist employees with extraordinary family or medical issues.
I began my career as a corporate attorney where I drafted a myriad of corporate documents. In addition, I litigated and settled workers compensation cases while overseeing the workers’ compensation program.
I believe my varied and extensive corporate law and human resources background would be a benefit to your organization.
I look forward to discussing my qualifications and experience with you in the near future.
Chandler Barrett
Chandler Barrett
186 Overlook Way, Carrollton, Georgia ac1mi9@r.postjobfree.com<mailto:ac1mi9@r.postjobfree.com>
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AND CORPORATE COUNSEL
Solutions focused Human Resources leader and attorney with experience guiding and supporting operational staff and senior level executives on employee relations issues, compliance with federal and state employment laws, complex organizational efforts and change management initiatives.
A successful strategic planner and decision maker, recognized for fostering open, honest relationships both internally and externally, regarded as a human resources professional who uses common sense strategies to resolve conflict and implement change with the following skills:
Collaborative Relationship Management Creative Problem Solving Contract Negotiations
Commitment to Customer Service Analytical Approach Mediation/Resolution
Project and Program Facilitation Team Leadership Risk Analysis and Mitigation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
State of Georgia
Assistant District Attorney January 1, 2016-Present
Buchanan, Georgia
Southwire Company, Carrollton, Georgia
Director, Human Resources/Compliance Aug. 2009-December 31. 2015
* Provided strategic direction and execution for all Human Resources related activities with a special emphasis on compliance, policy development, employee relations, recruitment and union avoidance. Created and administered the company's human resources policies and procedures.
* Successfully maintained positive management-employee relations and non-union status through effective employee relations and recognition programs. Emphasized an open door policy concept, an effective grievance procedure, employee communication and daily meetings, etc.
* Established and administered policies and procedures for the employment, placement and transfer of employees. Ensured compliance with government regulations, served as Corporate EEOC Officer by developing and maintaining the company's Affirmative Action Plan. Successfully guided the company through comprehensive OFCCP audits.
* Performed difficult employee relations tasks, such as investigate complaints, refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
* Responsible for the compliance of all Federal, State and Local regulatory regulations, guidelines and policies and procedures
* Advisor to the senior management team on employee relations issues with a focus on EEOC cases and legal investigations;
Corporate Counsel (Apr.1997- Aug. 2009)
Employment Law: Provided thorough review and analysis of Human Resources policies and procedures. Provide guidance on terminations/hiring, disciplinary actions, and benefit allocation and negotiated employee severance agreements on company's behalf.
Litigation Management: Collaborate and coordinate with outside counsel in litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters, balancing the demands of litigation with inherent business strategy concerns. Conduct investigations, prepare defenses, and attend depositions and trials/arbitrations/mediations as company representative.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Collaborate and strategize with internal management and outside counsel in evaluation and execution of mergers and acquisitions. Responsible for legal due diligence, agreements drafting/review, legal administration, and risk analysis.
Contract Management: Involved with day-to-day contract management on all company service contracts. Review, draft and amend short and long-term contracts and supporting documentation (including statements of work, letters of intent, etc.).
District Attorney's Office, Dallas, Georgia and Cartersville, Georgia 1993-1997
Assistant District Attorney
Served as Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney's Office representing the State of Georgia in over 100 criminal law cases, including felonies, and other criminal matters.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, Mercer University Walter F. Georgia School of Law, Macon, Georgia 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 1986
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND VOLUNTEERISM
President, Southwire Power Fund, a 501 (c) 3 organization.
State Bar of Georgia
Bremen High School Athletic Association
School Mentor
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