Is Henkel a good company to work for?

Henkel has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 10,065 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 (124) , 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) , Supply Chain (42)

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 415 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 371 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 242 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 241 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 227 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 208 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 159 reviews)); "No training or coaching in software skills" ((in 52 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 48 reviews)); "The non flexible working hours" ((in 36 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

(5,196 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 5,196 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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Apr 12, 2024

Working there

Global category manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, career opportunities, international movements

Cons

Slow, hierarchical, workload, pressure, no empowerment

Henkel Response

2y

Hello, it’s great you took the time to share your experience as a Global Category Manager with us. We're glad you've found value in our compensation and career opportunities, as well as our international scope. We hear you on the challenges—your insights are crucial as we work towards a more empowered and efficient workplace. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey, your Henkel Team!

5.0

Apr 10, 2024

Inspiring after decades

Global hr manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being with Henkel for decades covering different positions in different areas, I see with all the cultural changes we had in the last years an open and inclusive environment which offers a lot of interesting jobs within great teams.

Cons

Due to the size some processes have been not as lean as they could be. But we are working on this.

Henkel Response

2y

Hey, we're delighted to hear that your journey with Henkel continues to be inspiring. Your appreciation for the cultural changes and the collaborative environment fuels our commitment to these values. Recognizing the areas for process improvement, we are keen to evolve and enhance our agility. Your loyalty does not go unnoticed, and we are eager to build on these successes for the years to come. Thank you for being a valued member of our global team!

5.0

Apr 2, 2024

Dynamic and Innovative Environment with Respectful Culture

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Respectful attitude within the workplace. Continuous learning opportunities. Pioneering in development and technology. Global work environment. Influential capacity. Autonomy in decision making. Wide range of training and personal/professional development opportunities.

Cons

Large organization with complex processes. Lack of immediate flexibility.

Henkel Response

2y

Wow, what a fantastic review, thank you very much! Great to hear that you can grow with us. We also value your appreciation of our culture and our opportunities. Although we try to make our processes as flexible as possible, we would be pleased to hear from you if you see any potential for optimization, please consider reaching out to your regional HR representative to make sure your feeback reaches the appropiate channels. 😊 Have a pleasant week, your Henkel Team

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