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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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MAGI Explained: The Ultimate Guide For Small Businesses

MAGI gates IRA, HSA, and credit eligibility. Walk through the calculation.

What Is Tip Pooling? Laws, Rules, and How to Set It Up

Tip pooling done right keeps your team happy and your business compliant.

Best Payroll Calculators For Small Businesses (2026)

Free payroll calculators compared. Know when software beats manual math.

Fica Tip Credit Explained: How It Works And How To Calculate It

The FICA tip credit refunds 7.65% of reported tips above minimum wage.

Incentive pay strategies: a step-by-step guide for small business owners

Bonuses, commissions, profit sharing. Pick the structure that pays off.

How To Pay Employees: A Small Business Guide

Figuring out how to pay employees? This guide covers payroll steps, payment methods, 1099 vs. W-2, and what small business owners need to know.