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?

Ciudad de México , Huixquilucan , Guadalajara , Toluca , Zapopan , Monterrey , Salamanca , Tlalnepantla , Naucalpan , Ecatepec de Morelos , Ixtapaluca , Cuautitlán Izcalli , Querétaro , Torreón , Chihuahua , Veracruz , Tlalnepantla de Baz , Tianguistenco , Tijuana , Mexicali , Cholula , Metepec , Guanajuato , Mérida , Oaxaca , Córdoba , Santa Catarina , Guadalupe , San Nicolás de los Garza , Oaxaca

Henkel reviews

4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,197 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 5,197 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Henkel employee rating is 27% above average for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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5K reviews

5.0

Sep 14, 2025

Purpose-Driven Workplace

Hr business partner support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Henkel offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, strong values, and meaningful initiatives. The company supports employee development, encourages innovation, and promotes sustainability. Cross-functional collaboration is highly valued.

Cons

Processes can be a bit slow due to global structures.

2.0

Sep 14, 2025

Great brands, but processes need serious improvement

Brand manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home twice a week, which really helps with flexibility. Location is convenient and close to home. Family and intimate atmosphere.

Cons

Communication isn’t always clear, which causes confusion and slows down processes. There are way too many meetings throughout the day, leaving very little time to focus on actual work. This often leads to finishing tasks after hours, hurting work-life balance. Too many projects running at the same time, and each one takes a lot of time to execute. It often feels unrealistic to manage everything at once. Not enough respect for employees’ time and priorities, which can create unnecessary stress.

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear that our flexible work options and supportive atmosphere are making a difference - these definitely reflect how we strive to play as a team and create a positive environment. We take your concerns around communication, meeting overload and workload seriously. Improving clarity, streamlining processes and respecting our employees' time are ongoing priorities and your input helps us move in the right direction. We appreciate your openness and your contribution to Henkel’s continued growth. Your Henkel Team

3.0

Sep 12, 2025

Amazing environment

Orer management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing environment to work there

Cons

Toxicity exists somehow In the management specifically

Henkel Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback, it helps us to grow. We are always focusing on positive work environment and our people. We appreciate your contribution at Henkel.

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