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

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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

Dec 17, 2025

Great global exposure and strong learning culture with scope to enhance agility

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to international markets and diverse teams enricehs professional growth. Strong Brand portfolio. Clear commitment to eco-friendly initiatives and innovation. Teamwork and cross-functional projects encourage knowledge sharing.

Cons

Coordinating across global teams can be complex due to time zone differences, which often slows down decision-making.

Henkel Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you value the global exposure, diverse teams, strong brand portfolio, and Henkel’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. We also appreciate your openness about the complexity of collaborating across time zones and its impact on decision‑making. This is an important focus area for us, and we’re continuously working to improve agility and efficiency in our global ways of working. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Dec 17, 2025

Henkel is great place to work

Sap fi consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

With Henkel being a German consumer goods give great exposure of product based company working experience. Coming to culture of Henkel as we all know the european work culture is always great place to work at.

Cons

It has to expand its office places in many part of the world so people could work together.

Henkel Response

2mo

Dear Colleague, thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased to know that you value the exposure, product-based experience, and European work culture at Henkel. Your suggestion about expanding office locations globally is appreciated and reflects our ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration across regions. We wish you a successful and fulfilling journey ahead. Best wishes, Your Henkel Team

5.0

Dec 17, 2025

Job at Henkel

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, Good Culture, Awesome people, Great collaboration.

Cons

I don't see any cons right now. Overall good experience.

Henkel Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that your first year at Henkel as a Data Analyst has been such a positive one, and that you value the company culture, collaboration, and supportive team environment. We’re glad you’re enjoying your role and appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. We look forward to supporting your continued growth and development at Henkel. Your Henkel Team

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