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 419 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 381 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 244 reviews)); "Great and bonded team" ((in 232 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 225 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)); "No training or coaching in software skills" ((in 52 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 51 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and can’t be trusted to flip burgers right, let alone run a company of this magnitude!" ((in 26 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

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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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5K reviews

5.0

Oct 26, 2023

Review for my Experience at Henkel

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Absolutely amazing company to work for! The team is incredibly helpful and it is such an inspiring environment and exciting work atmosphere!

Cons

Downside I would say that of course there are more international and vibrant cities to live in at a young age compared to Düsseldorf!

Henkel Response

2y

We are very happy that you feel so comfortable here with us and that you benefit from our inspiring environment! We appreciate your positive attitude. Of course, there are cities in Germany that are considered more international and lively, but at least we're not in Cologne ;P Just kidding! But seriously, here in Düsseldorf you have the opportunity to go to concerts, get to know Japanese culture or simply spend a relaxing evening on the Rhine. And at Henkel you can also benefit from our international teams - our diversity helps us to be successful together!

4.0

Oct 19, 2023

Great work life balance

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company benefits, location and medium to slow pace

Cons

personal working in the company with for over 20 years, blocks the new generation from having a vertical growth.

Henkel Response

2y

Thank you for being a part of Henkel as a Team Leader and now looking back on our time together in Hamburg. It is important to us to create a pleasant working atmosphere through all levels of communication. We want you to be able to rely on the trust and support of your colleagues. The transparency and diversity of our work ensures a collegial atmosphere and we are very pleased that you were able to feel this team spirit and were a part of it. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, your Henkel Team

5.0

Oct 13, 2023

Can be fully recommended as an employer

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International company culture Many benefits for employees Switch to new roles / business units possible and supported by the company

Cons

Still some silo thinking within business units

Henkel Response

2y

Thanks for your five-star review! We are very honored that you consider us a good employer and feel comfortable in our company in Düsseldorf. It goes without saying that we support our employees wherever we can. It is important to us that everyone achieves the goals they want on the job. We look forward to a great time together! Best regards, your Henkel Team

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Internship Global Talent Management

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