Payroll Partner II

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Payroll Partner II to prepare and disperse payroll checks, taxes and benefits for employees in Mesquite, TX. The role involves evaluating payroll systems and ensuring compliant documentation of benefits and payroll expenditures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel and Word skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and data-entry skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepares payroll checks, taxes and benefit payments.
• Evaluates systems and suggests efficiency improvements.
• Maintains documentation of employee benefit payments.
• Prepares payroll expenditure reports including taxes and benefits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral & written communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma/GED needed

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll Software

Job description

Payroll Partner II

Job Locations

US-TX-Mesquite

Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 2026-36971

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On-Site

Job Function: Administrative Services

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

• Prepares, documents and disburses payroll checks, payroll taxes and employee benefit payments
• Evaluates current systems, and recommends and develops operating efficiency improvements
• Monitors and ensures proper documentation of employee benefit payments
• Prepares reports illustrating payroll expenditures, including such items as tax payments and benefit plan disbursements

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and skills developed through formal training or work experience
• Identifies the problems and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assesses each using standard procedures, and makes sound decisions
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Assists with duties and tasks associated with payroll.
• Uses payroll software, inputs payroll data, and prepares payroll checks.
• Processes irregular payments such as bonuses.
• Answers employee questions related to payroll and resolves issues.
• May maintain vacation and personal time records.
• Helps to ensure payroll practices meet government compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: High School Diploma/GED required and 3-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and Written Communication Skills. Detail Oriented. Ability to Meet Deadlines. Data Entry-Keyboarding. Data QA. Direct Deposit Administration. Inquiry Research/Response. Paid Time Off Tracking. Paycheck Distribution. Payroll Reconciliation. Payroll Tax Deposits. Payroll Tax Reporting. Timesheet Auditing. Payroll Software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.