Is Henkel a good company to work for?

Henkel has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 10,083 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 (72) , Marketing Intern (67) , Sales Manager (62) , Key Account Manager (56) , Project Manager (48) , 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 a Smart Work policy that supports work" ((in 424 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 373 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 257 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 234 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 228 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)); "Upper management is clueless and can’t be trusted to flip burgers right, let alone run a company of this magnitude!" ((in 25 reviews)); "Agreement/promises an not kept by senior management." ((in 14 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

(5,211 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 5,211 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

3.0

Dec 14, 2022

Friendly atmosphere

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- friendly atmosphere within the company - many opportunities to gather the knowledge (e-learnings, trainings, lean six sigma, etc.) - internal rotation possibilities - henkel shop for the employees

Cons

- not adequate salary compensation comparing to other companies - limited amount of home office days

Henkel Response

3y

Thank you for being a part of Henkel and for now looking back on our time together with a review. At Henkel, you can craft your career and one of the ways we ensure this is by providing our employees with a variety of training opportunities. We want to offer an atmosphere in which we can grow together and support each other. It is great that you are already developing your career and can always rely on the support of colleagues from 125 nations in the process. We will be happy to continue to support you in the future. Best regards, Your Henkel Team

5.0

Dec 10, 2022

Key Account Executive

Key account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company. Was very pleased with people who I worked with. They taught me a lot about retail and e-commerce.

Cons

Salary is lower compared to competitors.

Henkel Response

3y

Thank you for having been part of our company as a Key Account Executive and for submitting a 5-star rating for your experience. As you have noticed yourself, you can craft your career at Henkel. Our employees benefit from the support of diverse teams with skilled experts and get the chance to contribute to many exciting projects. With the foundation that you have built, you will have a successful future ahead of you. We wish you all the best for it! Best regards, Your Henkel Team

5.0

Dec 8, 2022

Great place to work with a rich tradition

Hrbp

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-great colleagues -good international opportunities -cool projects -DEI

Cons

-processes are sometimes slow -flexible work could be more progressive

Henkel Response

3y

Thank you for working with us in Düsseldorf and for rating your experience with 5 stars. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, diversity plays a big role at Henkel. This results in interesting exchanges, also giving you the opportunity to network and craft your career outside of Germany. Count us in to support you and accomplish this in the future. Best regards, Your Henkel Team

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