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 #J-18808-Ljbffr