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.

Articles written

What is a Disregarded Entity? A Small Business Owner’s Guide

What is a disregarded entity? This quick guide for small business owners covers who qualifies, W-9 and EIN rules, taxes, pros & cons, and everyday operations.

How To Fill Out A W-9 Form: A Step-By-Step Guide

Learn how to fill out a W-9 form step by step. This guide covers every line, common mistakes, and what to do after you submit it.

Understanding Payroll Services Costs: Affordable Solutions for Small Businesses

Discover how much payroll services cost and what factors impact pricing to find the best option for your business needs.

Semi-Monthly Payroll: What It Is, How It Works, and Pros & Cons

Learn the pros, cons, and key differences of semi-monthly payroll vs. bi-weekly payroll, and other payroll schedules.

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.