Is Henkel a good company to work for?

Henkel has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 10,083 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 90% of employees would recommend working at Henkel to a friend and 82% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Henkel have been left by employees working as Praktikant , Internship and Intern .

Does Henkel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Henkel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Henkel. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Henkel?

90% of Henkel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Henkel 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Henkel?

Intern (332) , Internship (210) , Manager (124) , Brand Manager (85) , Estagiário (81) , Marketing (72) , Marketing Intern (67) , Sales Manager (62) , Key Account Manager (56) , Project Manager (48) , Assistant Brand Manager (44) , Supply Planner (44) , Sales Representative (43) , Analyst (42) , Supply Chain (42)

What are the pros of working at Henkel according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and a Smart Work policy that supports work" ((in 424 reviews)); "The people were great and were always willing to help me out with anything I needed and provide advice on a daily basis." ((in 373 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 257 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 234 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 228 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Henkel according to real employee reviews?

"For the lowest managerial levels salaries are low and the workload is huge." ((in 206 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 160 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and can’t be trusted to flip burgers right, let alone run a company of this magnitude!" ((in 25 reviews)); "Agreement/promises an not kept by senior management." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Henkel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Henkel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Henkel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Henkel locations?

Düsseldorf , Hamburg , Heidelberg , Berlin , Köln , Wassertrüdingen , Garching b.München , Stuttgart , Jena , Eppelheim , Mannheim , Herborn , Vallendar , Hannover , Düren , Porta Westfalica , Viersen , Meerbusch , Brackenheim , München

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4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,211 total reviews)

Carsten Knobel

94% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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Henkel has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5,211 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Henkel employee rating is 20% above average for employers within the Produktion industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews

1.0

Sep 30, 2025

Events Planner

Expert

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a company, it good. Lots of benefits given to employees. Work life balance.

Cons

Management uses workstreams as a tactic to prepare for “the next level,” even though they are not part of anyone’s KPIs. When you lead a workstream, you essentially take on the role of an EVENT ORGANIZER, and if the output looks good, you’re rewarded with a promotion—regardless of whether your actual work performance matters. What makes it even more unfair is that promotions are still given to individuals who have been suspended or had their integrity questioned, as long as they maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and are assigned responsibilities covering multiple regions.

Henkel Response

8mo

Good Day, Thanks for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your contributions over the years and are glad to hear you valued our benefits and work-life balance. While we can’t discuss individual cases, we would like to clarify that promotions at Henkel are based on performance and potential, through fair and structured process. Disciplinary actions are held seriously, but they are not held against an individual permanently – employees can grow and demonstrate improvement. Participation in our workstreams (our employee resource groups) is voluntary and not a factor in promotion, but they play an important role in fostering sense of community, building networks, and providing employees opportunities to hone their leadership, collaboration and project management skills. We value all feedback and remain committed to keeping our processes fair and transparent to everyone.If you’re open to it, we’d like to encourage you to contact your former HR BP to discuss your feedback in more detail. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Sep 30, 2025

Former Henkel Employee

Customer service specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture. Hybrid. Paid parental leave for mom or dad.

Cons

Not many opportunities to move up quickly.

5.0

Sep 30, 2025

Growth, impact, self-development

Key account manager (kam)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Henkel fosters personal and professional growth through knowledge sharing, best practice exchange, and targeted development initiatives. The company promotes a culture of excellence, encouraging best-in-class performance and cultivating open, trust-based relationships across all levels of management.

Cons

Career advancement often requires relocation, as long-standing roles—sometimes held for over 20 years—limit internal mobility. This can be discouraging for newcomers seeking growth without moving.

Henkel Response

8mo

Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging feedback! It’s great to hear how Henkel’s culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence has supported your development journey. We’re especially glad our learning initiatives and open exchange are making a real impact. Your input on internal mobility is valuable, and we’re committed to continuously improving career paths across the organization. Keep growing and making an impact - we’re excited to see what’s next for you! Your Henkel Team

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