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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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.

Payroll Reporting: Complete Guide for Small Businesses

Learn what payroll reporting is, which reports you need, and how to stay compliant with IRS and state requirements. Automate it all with Homebase Payroll.

Supplemental Pay: What It Is, How It Works, and Tax Implications for Hourly Teams

Supplemental pay doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn what it is with examples, how it’s taxed, and how to manage it in your payroll system without the stress.

Payroll Outsourcing: A Small Business Guide for Hourly Workforce

Learn how outsourcing payroll saves small businesses time, reduces errors, ensures compliance and streamlines hourly workforce operations. Get our step-by-step guide to choosing providers and calculating ROI

What is Payroll? Payroll Basics for Small Business Owners

Paying your team doesn't have to be a headache once you know payroll software basics. Learn what payroll is and how to pay your team in a few clicks.