Scott Leitner

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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Small Business Payroll Tax: A Comprehensive Guide

Small business payroll tax got you confused? Our guide will help you manage payroll taxes, so you can focus on growing your business.

How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner (LLC, S Corp)

Learn how to pay yourself as a business owner—whether you're an LLC, S corp, or sole proprietor. Salary vs draw explained. Get your first paycheck right.

Double Time Pay: What It Is and How to Calculate It

Confused about double time pay? Discover when double time is legally required, how to calculate it correctly, and how to avoid expensive mistakes.

Payroll Taxes by State: 2026 Guide for Small Businesses

Explore 2026 payroll tax rates by state. Includes local taxes, SUTA, paid leave laws, and how to stay compliant with help from Homebase.

Restaurant Payroll: How to Manage Paychecks, Tips, and Taxes

Restaurant payroll isn't like payroll anywhere else. You're juggling cash tips and credit card tips, tipped wages and minimum wage, overtime rules that vary by state, and tax rules that change by location. Miss a decimal point or misreport tips, and you're looking at penalties that eat into already-thin margins.

Nevada Overtime Laws: The Employer's Guide (2026 Update)

Nevada overtime law has two triggers, not one. Learn the 8-hour daily rule, the $18/hour threshold, and how to stay compliant with this 2026 employer guide.

What Does Pay in Arrears Mean? Complete Guide For Small Businesses

Pay in arrears means paying employees after work is completed. Learn how it works, transition steps, and why it benefits small businesses.