Talgo is a leading Spanish manufacturer of high-speed and intercity passenger trains, globally recognized for its unique articulated train technology and lightweight designs. The company operates on an international scale, exporting its specialized rolling stock and maintenance services to countries including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

In Spain, Talgo maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and major manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Las Matas and Rivabellosa. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in high-tech engineering, digital transformation, and project management, providing a gateway into the global railway industry within a highly innovative environment.

Founded in 1942 by Alejandro Goicoechea and José Luis Oriol, Talgo revolutionized rail transport with its patented articulated train system. Over the decades, it has evolved from a local innovator into a premier global supplier of high-speed rolling stock.

For international professionals

Global leader in high-speed rail technology with major international projects in Europe and the Middle East.
Main manufacturing and R&D hubs are located in Madrid (Las Matas) and Rivabellosa (Álava).
Offers a diverse range of roles from specialized mechanical engineering to advanced IT positions like Cloud Architecture and SAP Consultancy.
The company is a key player in sustainable mobility, focusing on energy-efficient and lightweight train designs.
English is frequently used in corporate and engineering departments due to the global nature of their client base.

Personnel Administration Technician

Talgo

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing rail transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and high-quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or traverse countries with extreme temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.

What will your job consist of?:

You will join the Personnel Administration department at our center located in Majadahonda.

Your mission will be to ensure the correct application of HR policies in personnel administration, ensuring legal compliance and homogeneity across all centers and subsidiaries.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Processing labor movements (registrations, deregistrations, variations) on official platforms such as Sistema RED and Contrat@, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Formalizing employment contracts (new hires, renewals, conversions to permanent), guaranteeing correct documentary management.
Managing the full payroll cycle, including the collection and validation of salary data, calculation of variables, severance payments, and communication of social security and taxes through Siltra.
Administering social benefits and pension plans, managing contributions and internal flexible remuneration platforms.
Preparing personnel tracking reports, such as turnover, center changes, and workforce evolution, to support strategic decision-making.

What we are looking for in you:

Degree in Business Administration and Management, Law, Labor Relations, or similar.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in personnel administration roles.
Knowledge of SAP and advanced level Excel.
B2 level of English, an essential requirement.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract.
Remuneration package consisting of fixed salary, variable salary, and a pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, which is why we offer health insurance that you and your family can enjoy.
Flexible schedule (start 7:30 am-9:00 am and end 4:30 pm-6:00 pm) with intensive hours in summer. Possibility of 2 remote work days after completing the 6-month probationary period.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 working vacation days in our 2026 labor calendar and 6 company-fixed long weekends, to make the most of your region's calendar. 📆
Career plan designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. Language school.

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunity and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity within our teams.

If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't let this train pass you by! 🚄

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people around the world!

View original advert (Spanish)

En Talgo, nos dedicamos a revolucionar el transporte ferroviario con productos innovadores que abarcan desde trenes de muy alta velocidad hasta soluciones regionales y de cercanías.

Nuestros trenes se caracterizan por ser sostenibles, seguros y de calidad. Esta versatilidad permite que nuestros trenes puedan cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas extremas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.

¿En qué consistirá tu trabajo?:

Te integrarás en el departamento de Administración de personal de nuestro centro ubicado en Majadahonda.

Tu misión será garantizar la correcta aplicación de las políticas de RRHH en administración de personal, asegurando el cumplimiento legal y la homogeneidad en todos los centros y filiales.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Tramitar movimientos laborales (altas, bajas, variaciones) en plataformas oficiales como Sistema RED y Contrat@, asegurando el cumplimiento normativo.
Formalizar contratos laborales (nuevas incorporaciones, renovaciones, conversiones a indefinido), garantizando su correcta gestión documental.
Gestionar el ciclo completo de nómina, incluyendo la recopilación y validación de datos salariales, cálculo de variables, finiquitos y comunicación de seguros sociales e impuestos a través de Siltra.
Administrar beneficios sociales y planes de pensiones, gestionando aportaciones y plataformas internas de retribución flexible.
Elaborar informes de seguimiento de personal, como rotación, cambios de centro y evolución de plantilla, para apoyar la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Lo que buscamos en ti:

Titulación en Licenciatura/ Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Derecho, Relaciones Laborales o similar.
Experiencia mínima en puestos Administración de personas de al menos 4 años.
Conocimientos de SAP y Excel nivel avanzado.
Nivel de inglés B2, requisito imprescindible.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos:

Contrato de carácter indefinido.
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos seguro médico, que podrás disfrutar tanto tú, como tu familia.
Horario flexible (entrada de 7:30 h-9:00 h y salida de 16:30 h-18:00 h) con jornada intensiva en verano. Posibilidad de 2 días de teletrabajo superado el periodo de prueba de 6 meses.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 26 días de vacaciones laborales en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026 y 6 puentes fijados por la empresa, para sacar el máximo provecho del calendario de tu Comunidad. 📆
Plan de carrera diseñado para tu perfil profesional y oportunidades de formación continua. Escuela de idiomas.

Creemos en el talento y la diversidad, y por ello, en Talgo trabajamos por mantener un entorno basado en la igualdad de oportunidades y la no discriminación, fomentando esa diversidad en nuestros equipos.