Katie Mc Cracken, Shrm Scp
About Katie Mc Cracken, Shrm Scp
Katie Mc Cracken is an HRBP Leader currently working at Blend in Dallas, Texas. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at companies such as Opendoor, Mr. Cooper, and JCPenney.
Work at Blend
Katie Mc Cracken serves as the HRBP Leader at Blend, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness. Her responsibilities include developing HR initiatives that support employee engagement and performance management.
Previous Experience at Opendoor
Before joining Blend, Katie worked at Opendoor as a Senior Manager, People Business Partner from 2019 to 2022. During her tenure, she spearheaded a new performance management process, achieving 100% delivery execution. Her role involved collaborating with various teams to enhance HR practices within the organization.
Career at Mr. Cooper
Katie held the position of Principal/Manager HR Business Partner at Mr. Cooper from 2015 to 2019. In this role, she was instrumental in leading HR initiatives that supported business growth. Her contributions included the implementation of a company-wide disciplinary action program and system integration.
Educational Background
Katie Mc Cracken studied at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business. She furthered her education at The University of Texas at Arlington, enhancing her knowledge and skills in human resources and business management.
Experience in Talent Acquisition and Management
Katie's career includes significant experience in talent acquisition and management. She worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and Recruiter at JCPenney from 2012 to 2015, and as a Client Manager at CROSSMARK from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as an Executive Team Leader/Interim Store General Manager at Target from 2009 to 2011, where she established tools and processes for company-wide calibration and succession planning sessions.