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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 Switch Payroll Providers: A Complete Guide + Checklist

Switching payroll providers? This step-by-step guide + free checklist makes it simple—no matter the time of year. Say goodbye to late nights crunching numbers.

How to Keep Small Business Payroll Records

Keeping detailed payroll records helps your business and employees stay compliant. Learn everything you need to know for effective record-keeping.

The Ultimate Year-End Payroll Checklist for Small Businesses

Follow this year-end payroll checklist to mark off all the boxes and close your payroll process faster so you can relax and prepare for next year.

How To Do Payroll for a Small Business in 9 Steps

Wondering about how to do payroll for a small business? Complete your own payroll in 9 steps, with answers about setting up your own payroll.

How to manage payroll for retail & keep a low payroll to sales ratio

Learn how retail businesses manage payroll—discover your options for reliable, cost-effective retail payroll software or services, including payroll compliance essentials.

What Every Small Business Needs to Know About Holiday Pay Laws in the United States

Learn how holiday pay laws work in the US, how holiday pay works for hourly workers, the difference between holiday pay and PTO, and more.