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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.

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 Tax vs. Income Tax—What's the Difference and Why It Matters

Learn the key differences between payroll vs. income tax, who pays what, and how to calculate them correctly for your business.

What Is Payroll Tax? A Complete Guide for Small Businesses (2026)

Payroll tax splits between you and your team. The 2026 rates and rules.

How to Do Payroll in South Dakota

Payroll in South Dakota is simpler than it looks. Here's how to do it right.

How to Do Payroll in Wyoming

Wyoming has no state income tax. Federal withholding and SUI still apply.

How to Do Payroll in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania payroll has rules. Stay compliant with state and federal law.

How to Do Payroll in Vermont

Vermont layers a Health Care Contribution on top of standard payroll tax.