Monica K. Cummins

About Monica K. Cummins

As a strategic HR business executive, I specialize in shaping and executing people strategies that support organizational growth, operational clarity, and cultural alignment. I have served as a trusted HR advisor to executive leadership teams across diverse industries and global organizations, including private equity-backed firms, multinational corporations, and evolving private-sector enterprises. My experience spans both union and non-union environments, allowing me to navigate a broad range of organizational structures and workforce dynamics.I address complex organizational needs by focusing on pragmatic, scalable solutions that improve performance and elevate the employee experience. At my core, I bring a continuous improvement mindset, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance processes, streamline operations, and drive greater impact across the organization.Thriving in dynamic environments, I approach challenges not as isolated issues but as core business priorities requiring data-driven decision-making, consistent leadership, and cross-functional alignment. I am equally effective operating at both the strategic and tactical levels, whether shaping high-level workforce strategies or rolling up my sleeves to execute critical initiatives, I bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.I have led large-scale organizational transformations, helped companies navigate high-growth environments, and built HR functions from the ground up. My focus remains on championing talent at all levels, developing strong leadership pipelines, instilling a culture of accountability, and building high-functioning teams that deliver measurable impact.I view HR as a strategic function that influences how organizations operate, grow, and lead. I work to ensure that every initiative, whether related to talent development, organizational design, or operational efficiency, adds lasting value and reflects the goals of the businessStrategic Global HR LeadershipTalent Development & Succession PlanningOrganizational Design & EffectivenessChange Management & TransformationEmployee Relations & Risk ManagementWorkforce Planning & Optimization HR Analytics & Digital TransformationMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)HR Strategy & Business Alignment Compensation & Benefits Strategy Talent Acquisition & Retention Executive Leadership Coaching & Development

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources North America & Global Talent Management

   Wieland Group

   Jul 2023 — Present

   A global supplier of copper and copper alloy products.As the senior HR leader for North America in a multi-site organization spanning 42 locations and employees, I oversaw workforce initiatives and talent programs across the region while leading a key HR functional area at the global level. Guiding and empowering 60 HR professionals, I brought structure to a rapidly expanding, acquisition-heavy environment by implementing systems that strengthened workforce consistency, improved operational delivery, and aligned people practices with broader business strategy.

Education

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Masters of Labor and Human Resources, Human Resources

• University of Dayton

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Business Management, Communications