Renu Chhabra, VP, Global Head of Benefits & Total Rewards at Tyson Foods

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we explore the career journey of Renu Chhabra, an HR executive at Tyson Foods, who shares her extensive experience in Total Rewards . Renu discusses her background in actuarial mathematics, beginning at UT Austin, and her subsequent roles at companies like CVS, Towers Perrin (now Willis Towers Watson), CBRE, and McKesson. She delves into the challenges and successes she's faced along the way, particularly transitioning from a consultant to an in-house HR role. Renu emphasizes the importance of balancing cost control with attractive total rewards packages, utilizing data analytics to inform decisions, and addressing emerging trends like mental health. Her insights offer valuable lessons for HR professionals on managing employee benefits effectively. 00:44 Meet Renu Chhabra: Educational and Career Journey 01:51 Transitioning from Consulting to In-House HR 04:19 Balancing Management: Challenges and Strategies 05:36 Actuarial Insights in Total Rewards 07:12 Balancing Costs and Competitive Rewards 09:13 Leveraging Data for Total Rewards Decisions 11:03 Emerging Trends in Total Rewards 12:10 Final Thoughts and Advice 13:05 Conclusion and Farewell