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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How to Do Payroll in North Carolina

Navigating payroll in North Carolina can feel overwhelming with all the federal and state laws you need to follow. Understanding these regulations is key to ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties

How To Do Payroll in Hawaii

You’ve decided to run a business in Hawaii. That’s great, but now you need to tackle payroll.

How To Do Payroll in Georgia

You’ve probably noticed that handling payroll can get complicated fast. Between keeping track of hours, calculating taxes, and making sure everyone gets paid on time, it’s a lot to manage. And when you add in the specific rules for Georgia, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Homebase Software Integrations to Make Small Business Easier

Manual data entry is a drag. When you use Homebase software integrations, you can automate everything and streamline POS systems, payroll, time-tracking, and HR.

Temperatures Rise as Wages Fall

May saw economic uncertainty but this didn’t stop small businesses from their summer hiring ramp up, albeit at lower employee wage rates than seen last year.

The Best Free Pay Stub Template for Your Small Business

Need a free pay stub template? Download PDF, Excel or Google Docs versions, fill them in fast, and pay your team right. Or let Homebase handle it automatically.

Overtime on Biweekly Payroll: How to Calculate It + 5 Tips

Overtime on biweekly payroll isn't based on 80 hours — it resets every 7-day workweek. Learn how to calculate it correctly and avoid costly mistakes.