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

28/01/2025 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

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