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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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Service Charge vs Tip: What's the Difference for Restaurants and Diners?

A service charge vs tip: they look the same on a bill, but work very differently. Here's what restaurant owners need to know.

How to stay compliant under new federal overtime salary rule

Here are a few strategies to consider implementing into your business to make the transition into the new federal overtime rule a breeze.

Retail Software for Small Business: Types, Features, and Best Options in 2025

Your POS, inventory, schedules, and payroll shouldn't live in different systems. Retail software for small business connects everything in one place.

Employee moonlighting: Tips for managing employees with multiple jobs

Dealing with Employee moonlighting? Learn how to best manage employees with more than one job.

Cash vs. charged tips: How to manage each

Tips have to be reported and dealt with correctly in terms of payroll so your business and employees stay compliant.

What is FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act)?

You probably see a FICA deduction on your paycheck, but what does it actually mean? Here, we get into the nitty gritty of it to give you the information you need!