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Scott Leitner

Senior Manager, Payroll Operations at Homebase

Scott Leitner, PHR, CPP, MBA is Senior Manager, Payroll Operations at Homebase, with four years at the company and 18 years of experience in payroll implementation. His core strengths lie in process optimization, technology enablement, and team leadership, with extensive experience designing and refining implementation frameworks that balance quality, speed, and scalability.

At Homebase, Scott built end-to-end implementation procedures from scratch, introducing automation tools such as Salesforce integrations, AI-driven data handling, and robotic process automation to streamline client onboarding. He built standard operating procedures from the ground up—helping small business clients transition their payroll and HR processes onto the platform efficiently. His automation tools reduced manual work, accelerated onboarding timelines, and enhanced customer satisfaction—raising client quality scores from 7/10 to 9/10 within a year.

Prior to Homebase, Scott guided hundreds of small and midsize employers through complex payroll and HR system migrations at ADP, combining the structure and process discipline of large corporations with the adaptability and entrepreneurial mindset required in startup and small business settings.

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What is FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act)?

FICA funds Social Security and Medicare. Here's what it means for your paycheck.

Tip Pooling Laws Explained: What Small Business Owners Need To Know

Tip pooling rules are tricky. Get the facts before you set your policy.

What Is Gross Wage? What It Includes and How to Calculate It

Gross pay is what you owe. Net pay is what they get. Know the difference.

Evaluating Full Time Hours: How Many Hours is Full Time?

FLSA, IRS, and state laws each define full-time differently. Know each one.

8 Payroll Forms Small Businesses Need to Know

Payroll forms keep your business compliant. Know which ones you need.

Understanding W-2 Payroll Forms

W2 payroll done right keeps the IRS off your back. Here's how.