Name of the Project: PY Input Process
Department: Business Excellence
Intern’s Location (Office): GES Building
Semester(s): 7th, 8th
Careers of Interest: Business, HR, Industrial Engineering, or related fields
Schedule Availability: Between 25 and 30 hours per week
Period of Stay at CEMEX: 6 months, with the option of renewal
Tentative Start Date: March 2nd, 2026
Detailed Description of the Project
Project Objective
The objective of this project is to design, standardize, and enable a single, centralized payroll input channel that consolidates all payroll-related inputs across locations, business units, and stakeholders.
Challenges for the Student
- Understanding complex, multi‑country payroll processes
- Managing multiple payroll input sources (emails, spreadsheets, forms, systems)
- Dealing with inconsistent data formats and validation rules
- Aligning global standards with local payroll requirements
- Coordinating with multiple stakeholders (HR, Payroll, IT, Shared Services)
- Ensuring data quality while working under strict timelines and deadlines
Main Responsibilities and Activities
- Document current‑state (“as‑is”) payroll input processes
- Identify all payroll input types (e.g., hires, terminations, changes, time, bonuses, deductions)
- Map stakeholders involved in input creation, validation, and approval
- Define standardized payroll input categories and naming conventions
- Establish common data fields and mandatory validation rules
- Support the definition of global vs. local payroll inputs
- Support requirements gathering for workflow, approvals, and tracking
- Create clear process documentation and flow diagrams
- Participate in testing of the centralized input process
Specific Requirements / Qualifications
Skills, Competencies, and Knowledge Required
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program (Business, HR, Industrial Engineering, or related fields)
- Interest in HR operations, payroll, process improvement, or digital transformation
- Ability to work with structured data (Excel, forms, reports)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Additional Skills and Competencies
- Process analysis and problem‑solving
- Data validation and quality checks
- Basic understanding of HR and payroll concepts (or willingness to learn)
- Familiarity with process mapping techniques (e.g., flowcharts)
- Proficiency in Excel and documentation tools
- Exposure to workflow, ticketing, or dashboard tools (a plus)
- Ability to learn new systems quickly
- Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset