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Requisition ID
94841
Department
Tech Data AI Ventures
Job Function
Tech Data AI Ventures
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
We are looking for a motivated Technology Analyst to join the HR Technology and Employee Experience portfolio. In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders, product teams, developers, and cross-functional technology teams to analyze business needs and support the delivery of technology solutions across HR platforms.
You will support solutions involving SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC), Employee Central Payroll (ECP), SAP Cloud Integration (CPI), reporting and analytics, SaaS solutions, automation, and emerging capabilities such as SAP Joule and Generative AI. This role provides an opportunity to develop a strong understanding of HR technology, business processes, data, integrations, and enterprise technology delivery.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with HR, business, product, and technology teams to understand business processes, requirements, challenges, and desired outcomes.
- Gather, analyze, document, and translate business requirements into clear functional and technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Support the planning and execution of HR Technology roadmap initiatives, helping evaluate business needs, define capabilities, identify dependencies, and coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams.
- Support HR technology and SaaS solutions across SAP SuccessFactors EC, ECP, CPI and other enterprise platforms.
- Analyze business processes, HR data, system interfaces, integrations, APIs, and data flows to identify requirements, dependencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with SaaS product evaluations and proof-of-concepts (POCs) by documenting use cases, requirements, integration considerations, security dependencies, and expected business outcomes.
- Work closely with developers and engineers to clarify requirements and ensure solutions align with business needs and architectural guidelines.
- Support reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data-driven solutions that provide actionable HR and employee insights.
- Participate in system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, defect tracking, and validation of delivered solutions.
- Create and maintain process flows, requirements documentation, data mappings, test cases, release documentation, and support procedures.
- Support SAP Joule, Generative AI, automation, and other AI-enabled capabilities designed to improve HR processes and employee experiences.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning, release activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
You will bring strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, along with an interest in understanding how technology can solve business problems. You will be comfortable working across business and technical teams, analyzing processes and data, documenting requirements, and supporting solutions throughout the delivery lifecycle.
You will have a strong desire to learn new HR technologies and emerging capabilities while managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results in a collaborative environment.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–4 years of professional experience in technology analysis, business systems analysis, HR technology, data analysis, software delivery, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of business and systems analysis, requirements gathering, data analysis, integrations, APIs, databases, and cloud technologies.
- Exposure to or interest in SAP SuccessFactors, including Employee Central (EC), Employee Central Payroll (ECP), SAP Cloud Integration (CPI), and related HR technologies.
- Ability to gather and document business requirements, functional requirements, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
- Basic understanding of data flows, data validation, data quality, and system integration concepts.
- Experience or familiarity with testing methodologies, test cases, defect management, SIT, and UAT.
- Basic understanding of reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, product teams, developers, engineers, and other cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors EC/ECP, SAP CPI, APIs, web services, or enterprise integration concepts.
- Understanding of HR and payroll processes and data.
- Familiarity with SQL and the ability to perform basic data analysis and validation.
- Understanding of REST APIs and system-to-system integrations.
- Exposure to SAP Joule, Generative AI, AI agents, or other emerging AI technologies.
- Exposure to low-code/no-code platforms, such as Microsoft Power Platform, SAP Build, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Agile/Scrum, or similar delivery and collaboration tools.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
- Familiarity with data privacy, security, controls, and governance, particularly within HR technology environments.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $100,000-$143,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 94841
Job Description
Requisition ID
94841
Department
Tech Data AI Ventures
Job Function
Tech Data AI Ventures
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
We are looking for a motivated Technology Analyst to join the HR Technology and Employee Experience portfolio. In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders, product teams, developers, and cross-functional technology teams to analyze business needs and support the delivery of technology solutions across HR platforms.
You will support solutions involving SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC), Employee Central Payroll (ECP), SAP Cloud Integration (CPI), reporting and analytics, SaaS solutions, automation, and emerging capabilities such as SAP Joule and Generative AI. This role provides an opportunity to develop a strong understanding of HR technology, business processes, data, integrations, and enterprise technology delivery.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with HR, business, product, and technology teams to understand business processes, requirements, challenges, and desired outcomes.
- Gather, analyze, document, and translate business requirements into clear functional and technical requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Support the planning and execution of HR Technology roadmap initiatives, helping evaluate business needs, define capabilities, identify dependencies, and coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams.
- Support HR technology and SaaS solutions across SAP SuccessFactors EC, ECP, CPI and other enterprise platforms.
- Analyze business processes, HR data, system interfaces, integrations, APIs, and data flows to identify requirements, dependencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with SaaS product evaluations and proof-of-concepts (POCs) by documenting use cases, requirements, integration considerations, security dependencies, and expected business outcomes.
- Work closely with developers and engineers to clarify requirements and ensure solutions align with business needs and architectural guidelines.
- Support reporting, dashboards, analytics, and data-driven solutions that provide actionable HR and employee insights.
- Participate in system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, defect tracking, and validation of delivered solutions.
- Create and maintain process flows, requirements documentation, data mappings, test cases, release documentation, and support procedures.
- Support SAP Joule, Generative AI, automation, and other AI-enabled capabilities designed to improve HR processes and employee experiences.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning, release activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
You will bring strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, along with an interest in understanding how technology can solve business problems. You will be comfortable working across business and technical teams, analyzing processes and data, documenting requirements, and supporting solutions throughout the delivery lifecycle.
You will have a strong desire to learn new HR technologies and emerging capabilities while managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results in a collaborative environment.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–4 years of professional experience in technology analysis, business systems analysis, HR technology, data analysis, software delivery, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of business and systems analysis, requirements gathering, data analysis, integrations, APIs, databases, and cloud technologies.
- Exposure to or interest in SAP SuccessFactors, including Employee Central (EC), Employee Central Payroll (ECP), SAP Cloud Integration (CPI), and related HR technologies.
- Ability to gather and document business requirements, functional requirements, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
- Basic understanding of data flows, data validation, data quality, and system integration concepts.
- Experience or familiarity with testing methodologies, test cases, defect management, SIT, and UAT.
- Basic understanding of reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, product teams, developers, engineers, and other cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors EC/ECP, SAP CPI, APIs, web services, or enterprise integration concepts.
- Understanding of HR and payroll processes and data.
- Familiarity with SQL and the ability to perform basic data analysis and validation.
- Understanding of REST APIs and system-to-system integrations.
- Exposure to SAP Joule, Generative AI, AI agents, or other emerging AI technologies.
- Exposure to low-code/no-code platforms, such as Microsoft Power Platform, SAP Build, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Agile/Scrum, or similar delivery and collaboration tools.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
- Familiarity with data privacy, security, controls, and governance, particularly within HR technology environments.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $100,000-$143,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 94841
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a SAP Analyst
Target SAP-heavy industries with established sponsorship track records
Manufacturing, consulting, and enterprise technology firms file the most SAP-related H-1B petitions annually. Focusing your search on these sectors increases the likelihood your employer already has a sponsorship process in place, rather than building one from scratch for you.
Specialize in a high-demand SAP module before you apply
Employers prioritize candidates with depth in modules like SAP S/4HANA, SAP FI/CO, or SAP MM. Demonstrating hands-on configuration experience, even from academic projects or internships, makes you significantly more competitive and justifies the investment of sponsoring your visa.
Disclose your OPT status early, but frame it as a near-term solution
Mention OPT authorization in your first recruiter conversation so there are no surprises. Pair it immediately with your H-1B eligibility timeline so hiring managers understand you have a structured, legal path to long-term employment without gaps in work authorization.
Obtain SAP certifications to strengthen your sponsorship case
SAP certifications, such as SAP Certified Application Associate credentials, signal verified technical competence to employers. Certified candidates are easier to justify for sponsorship because the credential provides third-party evidence of the specialized skills that qualify the role as a specialty occupation.
Target consulting firms that place SAP analysts at client sites
Large SAP consulting firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and Capgemini hire OPT students regularly and have dedicated immigration teams. Their high volume of SAP placements means sponsorship workflows are already established, reducing friction compared to employers sponsoring for the first time.
Track your OPT end date and begin H-1B conversations at the 12-month mark
H-1B cap season opens in March each year with an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, ask your employer about cap-gap coverage and whether they will file in the upcoming lottery cycle to avoid any gap in your authorization.
SAP Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an SAP Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes. SAP Analyst positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field, typically information systems, computer science, supply chain, or business analytics. USCIS has approved thousands of H-1B petitions for SAP roles across industries, making this one of the more straightforward specialty occupation arguments. Your degree field should align with the SAP module you are working in.
Can I work as an SAP Analyst on OPT if my degree is in business rather than a technical field?
Yes, a business degree can support OPT authorization for an SAP Analyst role, particularly for functional modules like SAP FI/CO, SAP MM, or SAP SD where the work involves business process configuration rather than software engineering. The key is that your degree relates directly to the module and job duties. A finance degree supporting an SAP FI role is a strong match; a general business degree with no module alignment is weaker.
How does STEM OPT extension apply to SAP Analyst positions?
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as computer science, information systems, or management information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12-month OPT period. This gives you up to three years of total OPT authorization, which covers two H-1B lottery cycles. STEM OPT also requires your employer to complete a Form I-983 training plan, which most established SAP employers are familiar with.
Where can I find SAP Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting time on applications from employers who will not hire international students. SAP Analyst roles appear frequently in the technology, consulting, and manufacturing categories on the platform. Searching there saves significant time compared to sorting through general job postings that do not disclose their sponsorship policies.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my SAP project ends before my OPT expires?
OPT requires that you maintain employment related to your degree field. If your project ends and you are between engagements, you can accumulate up to 90 days of unemployment on standard OPT, or 150 days on STEM OPT, without violating your status. Consulting arrangements and contract-to-hire roles count as authorized employment as long as the work is related to your field. Report any employment changes promptly to your Designated School Official to keep your SEVIS record current.