A commendable employer, but undergoing notable changes - Customer Facing Role and Project Management Henkel Employee Review

3.0
Feb 7, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Henkel stands out as an excellent company overall, offering stable employment opportunities with workloads that can vary depending on your business group. During the interview process, it's worth asking some crucial questions to gain insight into the team dynamics and company culture. Inquiring about the team's size, tenure of team members (including the hiring manager), and any turnover experienced in recent years, along with the reasons behind it, can provide valuable insights. While it may be a challenging question to pose, understanding turnover rates can unveil underlying issues within the organization. You'll discover a community where individuals are generally open to offering assistance (when time permits) and forging genuine connections. The bonds you form within this environment have the potential to endure a lifetime.

Cons

The salary offered is slightly below the industry average. In my research, I found that colleagues with similar experience and roles typically earn 10-20% more than what I was offered at Henkel. For external hires, this knowledge can serve as valuable leverage during negotiations. It's essential to understand your management circle level, ranging from MC0a (Executives) to MC4b (with smaller numbers indicating higher ranks). Management positions ideally should be at level 2b; accepting level 3a could hinder your future advancement significantly. In due time, it becomes apparent whether the company is invested in your growth and advancement. If not, you may find yourself in a position where your current value is prioritized over your potential future contributions. Despite being a global company, Henkel's structure often results in roles that operate within a microclimate rather than leading to global opportunities. Unless you enter the company with a global responsibility, interactions with other business groups may be limited, and travel to other sites may not be common unless you're being groomed as a future leader.

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Henkel Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to provide a detailed review about your experience as a former employee at Henkel. We appreciate you highlighting what sets our organization apart and what our greatest asset is: our people. At Henkel, we strive to provide all employees with an enriching experience with numerous opportunities for ongoing training and development to support them in succeeding in a career path that fuels their passions. Therefore, we take your feedback and advice on areas to improve very seriously and have shared it with our HR leaders. Best regards, The Henkel HR Team

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5.0
May 13, 2026
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Pros

Good benefits. Clear communication from upper management flow-down. Good working environment.

Cons

Fast pace environment. Work-life balance concern during peak seasons

3.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The job is not too difficult. You mainly work on your own, Pay and benefits are outstanding.

Cons

12 hour shifts. Only one tech per shift so vacations can be a bit dicey. Support from peers is low and there is a lot of back biting in the lab. Sometimes they seem to be lookng for a scapegoat.

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Henkel Response
5d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re glad to hear that you value our pay, benefits, and the level of independence in your role. Creating a collaborative, respectful culture where employees feel supported is a top priority, and your comments around peer dynamics and communication will be shared with site leadership. We also appreciate your feedback on training; insights like yours help us identify where we can improve. Thank you again for your honest feedback. It's essential in helping us create a better experience for our teams. Best, Your Henkel HR Team
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