Sara Yessika Aguilar
@sarayessikaaguilar
Human Resources executive at Agua Caliente Casinos who reduced time to hire by 7 days.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Agua Caliente Casinos, I led the vision, strategy, and execution of Human Resources across six properties supporting more than 3,000 employees. I built and implemented HR policies and practices, managed and mentored a team of 16, and reduced time to hire by 7 days through talent acquisition strategies.
Earlier at Agua Caliente Casinos, I oversaw employee relations, onboarding, recruiting, benefits, and compensation across multiple properties. I implemented an HRIS system that protected data integrity and gave leadership reporting on key HR metrics.
At Hyatt Hotels, I worked on post-acquisition integration, led HR functions for two properties, and handled biweekly payroll and timekeeping. In Los Angeles, I contributed to negotiations with five labor unions, managed collective bargaining agreements, and implemented ADP and WMS HRIS systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Human Resources Director
Agua Caliente Casinos
Oct 2023 - Jun 2026 (2 years 8 months)
Lead vision strategy and execution for all facets of HR for six properties, supporting more than 3000 employees. Built and implemented policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Human Resources Director
Agua Caliente Casinos
Oct 2016 - Jun 2023 (6 years 8 months)
Oversaw employee relations, onboarding, recruiting, benefits, and compensation administration across multiple properties. Managed and mentored a team of 10 direct reports.
Excelled in post-acquisition integration at a third-party hotel management company, working with executive leaders to integrate HR operations and transition staff. Led HR functions for two Hyatt properties, including benefits administration, labor law compliance, employee training, recruiting, and full-cycle onboarding.
Directed labor relations, contributing to negotiations and managing collective bargaining agreements with five labor unions. Provided guidance to department leaders in performance management and conflict resolution within a unionized environment.
Senior Human Resources Manager
Hyatt Grand Champions
Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years)
Served as Senior Human Resources Manager at Hyatt Grand Champions.
Benefits and Workers Compensation Manager
La Quinta Resort and Club and PGA West
Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 (6 years)
Managed benefits and workers compensation at La Quinta Resort and Club and PGA West.
Education
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16 De Septiembre College
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources & Business Administration
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Business Administration.
HR Certification Institute
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, Human Resources
Holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
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