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 there are many tools that the company provides" ((in 431 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 372 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 245 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 239 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 234 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 202 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 166 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 47 reviews)); "Not always flexible working hours" ((in 34 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 25 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.

Henkel reviews

4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,211 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 5,211 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 Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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5K reviews

1.0

Feb 20, 2025

Anyonymous Employee

Anyonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Its a paycheck job .

Cons

Work like a robot, unorganized, poor management, disrespectful management, most of the time they dont know what they are speaking about and if you question their judgement or ask a question,guess what !!

Henkel Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While we're glad you see value in having stable employment with us, we're sorry to hear that other aspects of your time at Henkel have been frustrating. We take these concerns seriously. At Henkel, constructive feedback like yours helps us identify where we may have opportunities to improve—particularly in ensuring all team members feel heard, supported, and respected. We appreciate your contributions to our organization. If you feel comfortable, we encourage employees to share feedback anonymously with their HR Business Partner, so we can continue to make meaningful progress. Best regards, The Henkel HR Team

5.0

Feb 20, 2025

Senior Specialist HRDirect (Dayforce)

Senior specialist hrdirect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

oining Henkel as a Senior Specialist for HR Direct, leveraging my Dayforce expertise, presents a compelling opportunity. The company's strong global reputation and commitment to sustainability resonate with my values. I'm particularly drawn to the potential for international collaboration and exposure to diverse perspectives that a multinational organization like Henkel offers. Beyond the inherent value of contributing to a well-established company, the emphasis on employee benefits, learning, and development, coupled with a positive work environment, makes this role especially attractive. My existing Dayforce experience positions me to make an immediate impact, optimizing the system and streamlining HR processes from day one. I'm eager to contribute to Henkel's success while advancing my own career.

Cons

Having just joined Henkel, literally within the last day, it's far too early for me to identify any cons. My initial impressions are incredibly positive, and I'm genuinely excited to be part of such a reputable and established enterprise. I'm looking forward to immersing myself in the work, collaborating with the team, and contributing to Henkel's ongoing success. The future here looks bright, and I'm eager to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.

5.0

Feb 19, 2025

Good

Specialist, pd

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very well work culture that ensures work and personal life balance.

Cons

I couldn't find any cons with the company

Henkel Response

1y

Dear Colleague, we would like to thank you for being a part of our team in India for a decade. Your positive and thoughtful review means a lot to us! We are delighted to hear that you appreciate our employee-centric policies to foster a comfortable environment where you can balance your professional and personal life. Feedback like yours helps reinforce our efforts and identify areas for further enhancement. We appreciate your constructive suggestions and assure you that we will consider them part of our continuous improvement journey. Wishing you continued success and growth. Kind Regards, Your Henkel Team

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