Travis McCracken, also known as The HR Dude, is an experienced Human Resources professional, speaker, and author who believes HR should be both meaningful and fun. With almost two decades of experience, a Master of Science in Human Resources Management, and dual certifications as a SHRM-SCP and SPHR. Travis was honored with winning the BambooHR 2025 Experience Makers Award for Business Growth. Travis is the HR Manager for Global Laser Enrichment, headquartered in Wilmington, NC. Where he has helped grow the organization from 15 employees to well over 100 in a short period of time. Through The HR Dude, Travis helps HR professionals, leaders, and teams simplify complex challenges with practical, people-centered strategies that drive results. His approach blends humor, honesty, and hands-on experience to make HR relatable and actionable for anyone working with people.
