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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.

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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.

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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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Scott's Articles

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How to Calculate Your Total Income Accurately

Total income spans wages, tips, and side revenue. Calculate each line right.

Homebase + QuickBooks Online: Combine for Easy Payroll

Sync Homebase with QuickBooks Online. Payroll gets easier in minutes.

Managing Tips Made Easy: How to Use a Tip Tracker

Tip tracking done right keeps your team happy and the IRS happier.

Small Business Payroll Tax: A Comprehensive Guide

Payroll taxes don't have to be painful. This guide breaks it down simply.

How to Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner

Salary or owner's draw? Learn which fits your biz and how much to take.

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

Double time rules are tricky. Get the math right and stay compliant.