Huzefa Bookwala

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India29 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in gaming recruitment and talent acquisition.
Proven track record in enhancing employer branding.
Skilled in managing HR functions for startups.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Gaming Recruitment Specialist with extensive HR expertise.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHuman Resources (hr)Recruiting

Other Skills

ConsultingEntrepreneurshipExecutive SearchGaming IndustryHiringInterviewingLeadershipManagementPersonnel ManagementStart-upsStrategyTalent ScoutingTeam Management

About

I lead a gaming recruitment agency that partners with studios to source the most qualified professionals. My focus is on enhancing employer branding and reducing internal HR workload, ensuring companies can focus on innovation while we handle recruitment. I work with studios across genres and scales—from indie developers to AAA companies—helping them find talent that not only fits the role but contributes to the overall success of their projects. Let’s connect if you’re looking to grow your team with the best in the industry.

Experience

Playdawn

Recruiting Consultant

Jul 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 8 mos · Bangalore

Talent acquisition in Gaming and Animation domain
HR Consultant for Start-ups

RecruitingTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources (HR)Gaming IndustryTalent Scouting

Jumpstart - knowledge adventure india pvt. ltd.

Head - HR & Admin

Aug 2008 – Jun 2016 · 7 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore

Being involved since inception of the India development center I was responsible for all aspects of HR & Admin function.
o Acquire, retain and develop talent
o Recommendation to management on various strategic and operational decisions
o Precise workings of salary market ranges to ensure minimal attrition due to financial motivation
o Hiring to build the team from scratch with maximum up to 160+ people
o Support employees to bridge diverse cultural differences and create seamless communication
o liaison with the vertical and horizontal managers to maintain consistent and healthy work culture
o Develop and implement policies which aligned with company goals
o Design and Execute performance management processes
o Executing end to end of administrative function

RecruitingTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources (HR)Gaming IndustryTalent Scouting

Tasc outsourcing

Sr Consultant - (Customer Relationship & Delivery)

Aug 2007 – Aug 2008 · 1 yr · Bangalore

Worked with TASC which is one of the top ten IT outsourcing company based out of UAE with its recruitment team in Bangalore.
TASC initiated its India Business in June 2007. I joined as a Sr. Recruiter mainly to focus on a startup client for which TASC had a RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) agreement.
Since India Business was a startup as well, I had an opportunity to contribute in multiple areas including strategic, operational and analytical.

RecruitingHuman Resources (HR)Talent Scouting

Maarsindia pvt ltd.

Account Manager

Jun 2005 – Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

Worked with Maars India which is into Executive Search and Incubation services with focus on middle and senior level positions.
At Maars, I was mainly engaged with startup product development clients. I was instrumental in hiring key people for their development team.
This also gave me an opportunity to manage an Incubation Project. This was an ODC in Bangalore for a company based in USA. I played a key role in recruiting the right talent for the 1st core team of this company. I was also responsible for the HR activities of this team.

RecruitingHuman Resources (HR)Talent Scouting