Kevin Seda
About Kevin Seda
Kevin Seda is a Benefits Manager at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in defined benefit and defined contribution plans, having previously served as an Actuarial Consultant at Towers Watson for 23 years.
Work at Materion Corporation
Kevin Seda has served as the Benefits Manager - Funded Plans at Materion Corporation since 2007. In this role, he oversees various aspects of employee benefits, focusing on funded plans. His responsibilities include calculating and administering Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) benefits for U.S. executives and coordinating retiree pension benefits for U.S. employees. Seda's extensive experience in benefits management contributes to the effective administration of these plans.
Previous Experience at Towers Watson
Before joining Materion Corporation, Kevin Seda worked at Towers Watson as an Actuarial Consultant for 23 years, from 1984 to 2007. During his tenure, he developed expertise in actuarial practices and consulting services related to employee benefits. His long-standing experience in the industry provided him with a solid foundation for his current role in benefits management.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Seda studied Mathematics at Baldwin-Wallace College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1979 to 1983. His academic background in mathematics supports his analytical skills in managing complex benefit plans. Seda's expertise encompasses defined benefit and defined contribution plans, as well as nondiscrimination testing for these plans.
Training and Development in HR
In his current position, Kevin Seda is responsible for training new HR leads at U.S. locations in all aspects of defined benefit and defined contribution plans. This role highlights his commitment to knowledge sharing and the development of HR professionals within the organization. His training efforts ensure that new HR leads are well-equipped to manage employee benefits effectively.
Nondiscrimination Testing Oversight
Kevin Seda oversees nondiscrimination testing for both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. This responsibility is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the integrity of the benefit plans offered by Materion Corporation. His role in this area reflects his attention to detail and understanding of the complexities involved in benefits administration.