Is Henkel a good company to work for?

Henkel has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 10,070 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 (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

(5,200 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 5,200 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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Dec 15, 2023

Good company

Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, nice benefits for employees

Cons

Difficult to grow within the company. Company doesnt develop form lower levels, they bring external candidates.

Henkel Response

2y

Dear Colleague, We are very pleased about your feedback and that you have positively noticed our diverse benefits. We value our colleagues highly and care about their well-being, so we are glad that you also benefit from these benefits. Here at Henkel, we are dedicated to consistently nurturing and developing the talents of our employees. Our primary focus is to fill positions preferably with our own staff. However, if that is not feasible, we are always open to welcoming new colleagues from external sources who can contribute to enhancing our team. Thank you for your daily work. We look forward to more years ahead, during which we can achieve great things together. Kind regards, your Henkel Team

4.0

Dec 14, 2023

3

Junior ecommerce manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great team and they give you your own responsibility

Cons

not being direct about wat they want

Henkel Response

2y

Thank you for your great review of us as an employer! We are very glad to hear that you felt part of a great team in Düsseldorf. We really are team players and are working every day to create a collaborative atmosphere where everyone can do their best and thrive. It was great to have you on board and we wish you all the best for the future, your Henkel Team.

5.0

Dec 12, 2023

Nice place to work

Senior platform architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Professional atmosphere and also having startup mentality. Would highly recommend to join…

Cons

None i can think of

Henkel Response

2y

Thank your for your great review! At Henkel, we encourage every team member to dare to make an impact. Your long-standing dedication exemplifies this spirit, and we are proud to have individuals like you who consistently contribute to the success and dynamism of our company. Teamwork is a cornerstone of our culture, and your acknowledgment of its importance resonates with our core values. We believe that collaborative efforts bring forth the best results, fostering an environment where ideas flourish and innovative solutions emerge. Your collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork have undoubtedly played a crucial role in our collective achievements. Best regards, your Henkel Team.

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