Amita Bhika has been appointed as the new Director of Human Resources at WeirFoulds LLP, a prestigious law firm with a history spanning over 160 years. This promotion follows her return from maternity leave, marking a significant step in her professional journey within the organization where she has developed her career over the past six years.
Since joining WeirFoulds LLP in April 2018 as a Human Resources Advisor, Bhika quickly established herself as a key component of the HR team. She was promoted to Human Resources Manager in January 2020, a role she excelled in for more than four years, overseeing critical HR functions and setting the stage for her latest advancement.
Prior to her tenure at WeirFoulds LLP, Bhika served as a Human Resources Manager at RSM Canada, where she was integral in strategizing HR operations for the firm’s diverse commercial practices. Her role at PwC Canada as a Human Resources Advisor further solidified her expertise in employee relations and HR policy development, serving both in-house and consulting capacities which included substantial work with Dentons, another leading law firm.
Bhika’s earlier experiences also include impactful roles at ACCES Employment, where she contributed to HR programs aimed at integrating internationally trained professionals into the Canadian workforce, and at PricewaterhouseCoopers South Africa, where she managed HR functions for a large audit group specializing in the mining and construction industries.
WeirFoulds LLP stands as a beacon of legal expertise in Canada, renowned for its dedication to providing top-tier legal services in litigation, corporate law, property law, and government law. The firm prides itself on its rigorous approach to complex legal matters and its commitment to client confidentiality and data security, evidenced by its SOC 2 compliance certification. With a deep-rooted history and a progressive outlook, WeirFoulds LLP continues to lead with excellence and innovation in the legal sector.
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