Is Henkel a good company to work for?

Henkel has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 10,059 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) , 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 405 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)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 241 reviews)); "Great and bonded team" ((in 225 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and willing to help" ((in 217 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 158 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 25 reviews)); "Few Senior Management dont support to achieve KPI's" ((in 18 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

(5,192 total reviews)

Carsten Knobel

94% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (5,192 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Henkel has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5,192 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

5.0

Nov 25, 2025

Leading the way!

Human resources business partner hrbp

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Career advancement, great benefits, supportive team and engaging leadership.

Cons

Need to aligned systems to communicate to each other...too many systems. Investment at the manufacturing infrastructure level.

Henkel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective as a HRBP. We’re delighted to hear that you value the career advancement opportunities, strong benefits, supportive team, and engaging leadership. At Henkel, we aim to offer more than just jobs - our benefits and development programs are designed to help you grow and thrive both professionally and personally. Your recognition of these efforts means a lot to us. We also appreciate your constructive feedback on system alignment and the need for further investment in manufacturing infrastructure. Insights like yours help us identify where continued improvements are needed. Your encouragement to keep driving the cultural transformation is truly appreciated and reinforces our commitment to this journey. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Nov 25, 2025

Great place to grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides excellent opportunities for growth across different regions and the organization as a whole.

Cons

Opportunity to strengthen Cross collaboration between business units

Henkel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear that you appreciate the strong growth opportunities across regions and throughout the organization. At Henkel, we strive to offer more than just jobs - our development programs and benefits are designed to help employees grow and thrive globally. Your feedback on further strengthening cross-collaboration between business units is very valuable, and we’ll continue to focus on fostering stronger connections across teams. We truly appreciate your encouragement to maintain the positive trajectory while keeping a close pulse on employee feedback. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Nov 25, 2025

Amazing place

Recruitment partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a recruiting partner at Henkel, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with teams across the organization, and what stands out most is the genuine commitment to people. Henkel doesn’t just talk about career development—it actively invests in it through structured programs, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities. The collaborative culture makes my role rewarding because I know I’m helping candidates join a company that prioritizes innovation, sustainability, and inclusion. The employer branding is strong, and it’s easy to attract talent because the values resonate with professionals globally.

Cons

Being a global organization means navigating complex processes at times, but the support from leadership and clear communication make it manageable.

Viewing 199 - 201 of 5,192 Reviews

Jobs at Henkel

Internship International Marketing - Hair Care

Internship Packaging Data Modeling & Architecture

Internship CRM Europe

Packaging Manager/Expert for Labels, Flexibles and Bags (d/f/m)

Düsseldorf

View job

Internship International Brand Management Authentic Beauty Concept

Henkel

Henkel reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Leading the way!

Great place to grow

Amazing place

Jobs at Henkel

Henkel reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

Jobs at Henkel

Henkel reviews FAQs