Henkel is for those
who step up.
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The mindset we stand for

You can make a difference.

We love people who are committed to what they do and are driven by entrepreneurial spirit. That’s why you own your projects and take responsibility right from the start.

We play as a team.

We are a global company with around 53,000 employees in over 75 countries. What brings us together is our unique collaborative spirit within cross-functional teamwork and agile communication practices.

You can craft your career.

We give you the opportunity to gain experiences in different departments, countries, and businesses - so you can unleash your full potential.

We offer more than jobs.

We love to see our employees grow – professionally and personally. We support life-long learning in trainings, by digital means and through coaching in our feedback-driven culture.

Numbers we are proud of

85%

OF OUR EMPLOYEES

WORK OUTSIDE OF

GERMANY

WE ARE ACTIVE
IN MORE THAN

75

COUNTRIES

WE EMPLOY

AROUND

53,000

PEOPLE

WORLDWIDE

1876

FRITZ HENKEL INVENTED THE FIRST SELF-ACTING WASHING DETERGENT

34.7%

OF HENKEL’S
MANAGEMENT
ARE WOMEN

IN THE LAST 5

YEARS, HENKEL

DONATED OVER

40

MILLION EUROS

TO CHARITY

How we work

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Thrive in a global and diverse team

Our exceptional team is our biggest asset. We are proud to be a melting pot of skills, knowledge, and ideas from our employees.

Drive innovation culture

We drive innovation and foster the integration of new technologies and digital means. Anticipating future consumer needs, developing new services and products for our consumers, 3D-printing technology, implementing smart factory concepts… - these are the topics keeping us busy every day.

Create the workspace of tomorrow

Cross-functional teams, open spaces, flex-time, and child daycare solutions support an agile work culture and idea exchange at any time.

Develop global brands

Our iconic consumer brands like Pritt, Persil, and Schwarzkopf have enriched the lives of many generations. They are used by one billion consumers every day.

Walking new paths for 140+ years

Every “Henkelaner” is driven by a rich entrepreneurial heritage. Our goal? To set new standards in everyday life. Our conviction? Success is made by an exceptional team.

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Leadership Commitments

The world we work in is constantly changing. Be it through advancements in digitalization, changing business models or workforce expectations. To remain successful in this change-driven world, we need to adapt the way we work and collaborate at Henkel. To foster this journey of change, we have launched our Leadership Commitments. With this approach we want to create an inclusive leadership style that affects all of us.

Meet your future colleagues

Meet Adeel

What does Adeel Ansari think is unique about working at Henkel? For him it’s the entrepreneurial spirit!

Meet Stella

What does Stella Pineda think is unique about working at Henkel? For her it's to step out of the comfort zone!

Meet Eike

What does Eike Dominiak think is unique about working at Henkel? For him it's the company culture driven by the huge variety of young talents and professionals!

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The businesses we drive

Adhesives Technologies

Beauty Care

Laundry & Home Care

Awarded for high standards

Henkel was included in the Forbes ranking of America’s Best Employers 2018!

Henkel Germany is one of the world's best employers – and for the ninth time, has been awarded the title of "Top Employer".

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Henkel belongs to Germany's most attractive employers.

Our stories

Marcin Lapaj, Global Business Development Manager – Circular Economy at Henkel

Feb 25, 2020 Viewpoint

Adhesives: Putting the positives back into packaging

An article by Marcin Lapaj, Global Business Development Manager – Circular Economy at Henkel

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Exchange of expertise and cooperation along the entire value chain is the basis for enabling all stakeholders to actively support recycling management.

Feb 20, 2020 Press Release

Henkel Webinar Series for 2020: Circular Economy in focus

Across all industries, companies are being confronted with the growing significance of sustainable products, production and logistics processes. For the packaging and consumer goods industry, this subject will be of central importance in 2020 and present a challenge for the entire supply chain. As a world-leading manufacturer of adhesives, Henkel’s series of webinars this year will focus particularly on the subject of sustainability and share the company’s expertise in this area. The 2020 webinars include tried-and-trusted formats on subjects that have already changed the packaging industry over recent years, and which are now becoming even more important, such as circular economy or bio-based and biodegradable solutions.

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