Is Henkel a good company to work for?

Henkel has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 10,055 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% 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 2% 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 (123) , Brand Manager (85) , Estagiário (81) , Marketing (71) , Marketing Intern (67) , Sales Manager (62) , Key Account Manager (56) , Project Manager (47) , Assistant Brand Manager (44) , Supply Planner (44) , Sales Representative (43) , Analyst (42) , Purchasing Manager (41)

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

"Good benefits and there are many tools that the company provides" ((in 421 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 379 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 248 reviews)); "Great and bonded team" ((in 234 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 221 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 203 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 156 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 25 reviews)); "Few Senior Management dont support to achieve KPI's" ((in 17 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

Henkel reviews

4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,191 total reviews)

Carsten Knobel

94% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Senior management

Henkel has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5,191 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

5.0

Sep 3, 2025

A diverse, inclusive workplace with a family feel—alongside some big-company challenges

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Pros

- Extremely diverse and inclusive environment, especially welcoming to different nationalities, genders, generations, and LGBTQ+ individuals. - A positive and constructive work atmosphere, with a lot of openness to change and personal development. - A strong sense of family values despite the company's large size, which makes it feel like a home away from home. - Flexible working models, like home office options, that really support work-life balance. - Good social benefits and a nice campus infrastructure, including healthy canteen options and a convenient parking system. - Plenty of development opportunities within the company, allowing for career growth without having to leave.

Cons

The sheer size of the company can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for someone who needs more personal downtime and isn't naturally a big networker. The social expectations can be a bit draining. In some areas, the hierarchical structure is still noticeable and can be a barrier to full agility and self-organized teams. Like many large corporations, some processes can be a bit slow, although this has improved over the years.

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for your detailed and honest review. It’s great to hear you value Henkel’s diverse and inclusive culture, positive work atmosphere, and strong sense of community. We’re also glad flexible work options and development opportunities support your growth and balance. At the same time, we appreciate your candid feedback about the challenges of working in a large company, such as hierarchy and social expectations. Your suggestions on fostering openness, supporting different working styles, and empowering teams are very helpful as we continue to improve. Thank you for your long-term commitment and valuable insights. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Sep 2, 2025

Appreciative culture and can-do attitude

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally good vibe with motivated people that are open to change and new opportunities

Cons

Process-heavy and at times traditional; however, there is a general willingness to critically reflect on that and change

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for your positive review. It’s great to hear that you appreciate the collaborative spirit and the openness to new ideas at Henkel. Your point about processes is well noted, and it's encouraging that the drive for improvement is visible. Your Henkel Team

4.0

Aug 11, 2025

Processing Innovation R&D

Internship

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Freedom to express ideas, good work environment, facilities to improve your ideas, team work

Cons

Not always are open possitions for permanent job after internship

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you appreciated the open work environment, team spirit, and the freedom to contribute your own ideas. We understand that transitioning to a permanent position after an internship can be challenging and take your input seriously. Wishing you all the best for your future career! Your Henkel Team

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