People Lead
A People Leads takes care of coordination, development and leadership of staff.
Description
People Leads focus on the development and leadership of staff. Social and communicative skills are of great importance for this role. In order to support tech professionals optimally, technological expertise is also important. The most effective People Leads often emerge from former tech professionals. Some People Leads have disciplinary responsibility for their staff, while others do not. The number of staff to be managed varies according to the company and organizational structure, ranging from 3 to 15 individuals.
The success of the People Lead is measured by the results of the individuals for whom the People Lead is responsible.
Skills
People Lead roles
- TEAM LEAD
- ENGINEERING MANAGER
- PEOPLE MANAGER
- CHAPTER LEAD
People Lead salary
77.000 – 126.000€
Tasks of a People Lead
The tasks vary significantly based on the company and environment. Some People Leads have additional responsibilities in the product or technology domain, while others solely focus on personnel. Key activities in the role of People Leads are:
- Alignment of the team (vision, goals, approach)
- Shared understanding and collaboration (teambuilding, collaboration)
- Individual support (one-on-one meetings, pairings, development, mentoring)
- Time and task management (efficiency, effectiveness, collaboration)
- Workforce planning (job postings, job interviews, hiring)
- Career development (coaching, feedback, training, promotion)
- Disciplinary responsibility (absence / vacation, salary, performance, termination)
How to become People Lead?
You become a People Lead with extensive professional experience. For this, a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience is required. However, some individuals also choose to take on personnel leadership later.
There are no standards for the designation of People Lead positions. On the career ladder, positions such as Team Lead, Manager, or Engineering Manager are commonly used, optionally with an individual Senior designation. However, in your company, these positions could also have completely different names.
Become A People Lead
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