Travis McCracken

Human Resources Manager @Global Laser Enrichment

Wilmington, NC, US

Built the HR Department from the ground up, scaling operations from a startup of 15 employees to over 100 highly specialized staff requiring Top Secret/Q clearances within three years. • Served as an integral member of the senior leadership team, directly collaborating on strategic HR initiatives and workforce planning aligned with rapid organizational growth. • Developed and implemented comprehensive performance management systems, including establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics aligned closely with organizational goals. • Directed organizational change initiatives, successfully maintaining positive employee engagement and a high-performance culture through periods of rapid growth and transition. • Managed payroll, compensation structures, and employee benefits programs, consistently monitoring and optimizing HR budgets and vendor contracts. • Provided executive coaching and leadership development, enhancing managerial effectiveness across multiple levels of leadership. • Acted as a key liaison with legal counsel, proactively managing employee relations and ensuring strict compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements (FLSA, ADA, OSHA).

Riverside High School

Diploma, General Education

Walden University

Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Management

Mountain State University

Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership & Human Resources