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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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How to do payroll for a small business

Small business owners often end up running payroll themselves. We’re here to make the process easier with this comprehensive guide.

The Payroll Process: How Small Businesses Run Payroll

Simplify your payroll process, avoid common errors, and discover how to automate payroll with Homebase

What Is Holiday Pay And How To Calculate It

Holiday pay isn't required by law, but it's smart for retention. Learn what it is, how to calculate time-and-a-half, and build a policy that works.

Top 5 Work Hours Trackers For Your Small Business

Top 5 work hour trackers for teams. Optimize productivity, simplify payroll for small business. Expert guide on what to look for.

Tip pooling, splitting, and sharing: the complete guide for restaurant owners

Learn the difference between tip pooling, splitting, and sharing. Bonus: use our free tip pool calculator next pay period.

Imputed Income: A Guide for Small Businesses

Learn what imputed income is, how it impacts payroll taxes, and how small businesses can stay compliant. Get tips on tax reporting, W-2 forms, and payroll best practices.