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Job Starters

Find your job

Your direct entry at Henkel

As a job starter, you want to gain as much first-hand experience as you can. That’s why we’ll let you take responsibility from day one. Regardless of the business unit or the department – contribute your own ideas and make a difference!

ADHESIVE
TECHNOLOGIES

BEAUTY CARE

LAUNDRY &
HOME CARE

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WORK AREAS

“Our team is key for our success. At Henkel, we want people who take on new challenges every day, play as a team, take ownership of their career, and work for a better future.”

Sylvie Nicol,
Executive Vice President Human Resources and Infrastructure Services

Your career at Henkel

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Get on board easily

We make sure, you’ll find your way around Henkel from the very beginning. Already before you start, we will be in touch with you to answer potential questions. A comprehensive digital Information & Orientation Program will set you up completely. And in any case - there’s always your team who is happy to help out.

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Grow through constructive feedback

We at Henkel believe that only the ones who keep developing can achieve something great. Everyone, regardless of their job level, engages in one of our multiple learning opportunities and keeps developing their professional skills. You will receive personalized feedback on a regular basis.

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Find your own career path

Henkel offers you a great range of exciting work opportunities in 75 countries around the world. Thanks to our internationality, you can experience our three business areas, 43 countries, and different functions within your career. You’ll be learning for life!

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Leadership Commitments

Leadership at Henkel is based on our joint culture and reflected in our leadership commitments. They include entrepreneurial thinking, passionate people development as well as the promotion of diverse team setups. Wouldn’t you like to become a leader yourself?

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Global entry opportunities

Depending on the region, there are different ways into your full-time job at Henkel. How does a trainee ship in Finance or Management sound to you? Or a Graduate Development Program?

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Our comprehensive benefits

As a Henkel employee, you will enjoy a decent and performance-oriented salary. Even in the first year, we reward outstanding employees with a bonus. Additionally, we offer comprehensive social benefits and flexible working opportunities such as flex-time and working from home.

Special Career Paths at Henkel

Craft your career! As a global company, we offer a broad range of employment and development opportunities. Whether you are curious about our technologies or our leading brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf or Pritt – at Henkel, you’ll enjoy excellent perspectives for your personal as well as professional development. Check out some of our specialized career paths:

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Digital Upskilling

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We make sure that our teams are up to date when it comes to #digital!

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You want to get serious about Research & Development? Go for it!

Meet your future colleagues

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Meet Robert

What does Robert Ruiz-Hernandez think is unique about working at Henkel? For him it's the innovative mindset and energy that drives Henkel employees. #MyStory@Henkel

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Meet Luisa

What does Luisa Bernal think is unique about working at Henkel? For her it's because we play as a team. #MyStory@Henkel

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Meet Carine

What does Carine Wattebled think is unique about working at Henkel? For her it's the opportunity of a challenging job rotation. #MyStory@Henkel

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What makes Henkel unique

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Your application

Are you one of those who step up? If yes, we are more than keen to meet you! Check out our special tips on how you’ll shine.

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1. Complete the online application at our Henkel job portal.

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2. Give us a first impression of your personality on the phone!

3. Let’s get to know each other better in a personal interview.

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4. If we managed to impress you too - Welcome to the team!

Online Application

During the first step we are happy about your comprehensive online application at our Henkel job portal. You will need your résumé - preferably as a PDF file. Please make use of the opportunity to upload further relevant documents ‏(e.g. certificates, overview of grades), so we have all documents at our hands, which are relevant for our decision. In case you have a LinkedInprofile, you can comfortably import your data with one click. A letter of motivation can be attached optionally