the person whose job it is to fire or lay off fellow employees in a company. It is usually a human resources employee, doing the dirty work for the owner or president of the company. They break the news to you, get the appropriate papers signed, make sure you clean out your workspace (not taking off with any company property), and see you off the premises.

While a company hatchet man may have some input as whether or not you get the sack, they do not make the final decision. They are acting on the boss' behalf, and such responsibilities are covered by their salary. Therefore they are like a workplace hitman, getting paid to finish people off for the higher ups.

Bill wants to see me privately in the conference room.

That's never good news, he's the company's hatchet man!

hatchet man by Shumado January 21, 2011

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Hatchman

Named after a mixed breed of Horse Trainer from the Swamp.
Has been known for his ability in providing plenty of Country Winners to his Swamp region

Good old Swampy gets another Country winner go Hatchman

Hatchman by MICKEY and SCON February 18, 2018

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hatchet man

Another term for a hired killer, just like hitman. Not really a common term anymore

Billy hired a hatchet man to whack Bob

hatchet man by 1337 Str33t Ninj4 August 17, 2004

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