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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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Setting Up Payroll for Small Business: A Complete Setup Guide

Learn how setting up payroll works for small business in 7 simple steps. Get EIN, classify workers, choose schedules & avoid costly mistakes. Start today.

How to Calculate Payroll Expenses: A Guide for Small Businesses

Learn what payroll expenses include, how to calculate them, and tips to reduce costs. Get a step-by-step guide for small business payroll management.

Streamline Your Payroll: A Small Business Owner's Guide to Payroll Automation

Payroll automation saves small businesses time, reduces errors, and streamlines compliance. Learn how automated payroll works and the best tools to simplify payday.

Payroll Fraud: How to Detect, Prevent, and Report It

Stop payroll fraud before it drains your business. Learn how to spot the red flags, prevent timesheet schemes, and report fraud to the IRS.

How Does Payroll Work? A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how payroll works and run paychecks without a hitch. Discover essential payroll tips and best practices in our simple guide.

Payroll Integration Explained: Benefits, Tools, and How it Works.

Master payroll integration with practical strategies that keep your business in sync. Discover the best integrated payroll services in our complete guide.