Our Spotlight series provides an opportunity to meet the remarkable individuals at HRchitect. Each month, we highlight a member of our team, so you can learn more about their unique contributions and get to know them on a personal level.
This month, we are excited to feature Michael Corry-Pinho, Implementation Manager in our Dayforce practice, and the steady, client-first approach he brings to payroll-focused Dayforce implementations.
Michael didn’t grow up dreaming of payroll rules and overtime calculations, but he absolutely found his lane. In Dayforce implementations, he’s the person who can take a messy, “this is how we’ve always done it” process and translate it into a configuration that actually works. Think earnings, premiums, overtime logic, union nuances, and the little details that determine whether payroll runs smoothly or becomes a monthly fire drill. What makes him stand out is his perspective. He’s not just building a configuration. He’s building confidence. Clients walk away understanding what’s happening, why it matters, and how to move forward without guessing.
Michael brings more than three decades of HCM and payroll experience to HRchitect, and it shows in the way he talks about the work. He has a clear comfort with structure, rules, and
