Full-Time

HR Business Partner

Posted on 8/27/2025

SanMar

SanMar

201-500 employees

Global tugboat builder and towage operator

Compensation Overview

$80k - $120k/yr

+ Bonus

King County, WA, USA

Hybrid

Employees are required to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday each week.

Category
People & HR (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Communication, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 4-6 years of Human Resources experience
  • 4-6 years of experience collaborating with business management teams and forging strong relationships
  • 4-6 years of experience delivering presentations and facilitating workshops to various audience levels within an organization
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational and conflict resolution skills
  • Proven ability to effectively influence, build trust, communicate, and connect with all employees at all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of all current federal, state, and local labor laws
  • Understanding of diversity and inclusion practices
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed
Responsibilities
  • Proactively guide managers through complex employee relations cases by making recommendations that ensure successful resolution, legal compliance and minimal risk exposure to the company
  • Provide strategic business partnership, thought partnership, and coaching to all levels of the organization
  • Support employees and leaders across assigned departments and business units to develop HR strategies to support business goals
  • Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, and change management
  • Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and drive team performance
  • Lead and support change initiatives, fostering employee engagement and promoting a positive work environment
  • Partner with assigned business unit(s) to ensure a deep understanding of business strategy and implement high-quality HR practices within the team
  • Perform intake on Employee Relation issues, perform investigations, ensure that all employee relations issues are being handled consistently and within guidelines and practices
  • Provide guidance and coaching to management in the delivery of compensation programs including annual salary planning and promotion discussions
  • Support annual employee engagement survey efforts, coaching managers towards continued positive results
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Comply with all policies and standards

Sanmar Denizcilik builds specialized tugboats for global clients and operates its own fleet to provide towage and pilotage services in Turkish ports. The company constructs these vessels at its three shipyards using designs from naval architect Robert Allan Ltd., incorporating propulsion systems like LNG, battery-electric, and hybrid power. Sanmar distinguishes itself by maintaining an exceptionally young fleet—averaging under three years old—and by being an early adopter of sustainable technologies, such as the world’s first LNG-fueled and all-electric tugs. Its goal is to lead the maritime industry in providing high-performance, low-emission ship-handling solutions for international port operators.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Istanbul, Türkiye

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ElectRA series wins ITS 2023 Tug of the Year; 15th vessel under construction.
  • €21M Med Tugs contract (2026-2027) expands Mediterranean presence via SVS joint venture.
  • Rising demand for lower-emission propulsion systems drives ElectRA adoption globally.

What critics are saying

  • Guangzhou Shipyard delivers nine vessels Q1 2026, undercutting Sanmar on price and speed.
  • Bio-LNG and ammonia fuels advance; ports mandate greener alternatives, obsoleting LNG tugs.
  • Turkish lira devaluation inflates euro costs for €21M order, squeezing 20-30% margins.

What makes SanMar unique

  • 50-year heritage with 300+ tugs built, partnering exclusively with Robert Allan Ltd.
  • 14 ElectRA all-electric tugs deployed across Europe, North America, Latin America.
  • Dual business model: custom shipbuilding plus owned fleet operations in Turkish ports.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Bunker Index
Apr 13th, 2026
Sanmar completes sea trials for 14th all-electric tugboat.

Sanmar completes sea trials for 14th all-electric tugboat. Turkish shipyard marks half-century in business with latest battery-powered vessel from ElectRA series. Sanmar has now completed 14 all-electric tugboats in its ElectRA series, with a 15th under construction. Pictured: Dinamo IV, an all-electric tugboat. Image credit: Sanmar Shipyards Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has completed sea trials for its 14th fully electric tugboat, Dinamo IV, during the company's 50th anniversary year. The vessel is part of the ElectRA 2500SX series, developed through Sanmar's partnership with Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. The design uses battery technology supplied by Corvus Energy and is intended to deliver zero emissions at the point of use. According to Sanmar, Dinamo IV has a length of 25.40 metres, a breadth of 12.86 metres and a maximum draught of 5.40 metres. The tug is equipped with 1,808 kWh of battery capacity, enabling it to achieve a bollard pull of 70 tonnes and a speed of 12.5 knots. Since the ElectRA series was launched in 2021, the tugs have entered service in Europe, North America and Latin America, often in environmentally sensitive waters. Current operators include HaiSea Marine, Saam Towage, Svitzer, Buksér og Berging and Botas. Sanmar noted that the series has also received industry recognition, including the ITS 2023 Tug of the Year award for HaiSea Wamis and the recent shortlisting of Saam Trapananda for the 2026 award. Rüçhan Çıvgın, Commercial Director of Sanmar Shipyards, said: "We took a strategic decision to be at the forefront of this change and are working collaboratively to achieve a sustainable future. Right from the start, we knew these green credentials had to be achieved without any loss of power or performance. A great deal of effort has gone into ensuring that they match and, in many cases, outperform their conventional counterparts." With 14 vessels now completed and a 15th already under construction, Sanmar said it continues to focus on meeting growing demand for lower-emission propulsion systems in the maritime sector. | / | / | Gasum and Wasaline extend bio-LNG supply agreement to 2027 Nordic energy company renews fuel supply contract with Finnish-Swedish ferry operator through 2027. | | / | / | MOL Techno-Trade completes Japan's first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering for foreign cruise vessel Ritz-Carlton cruise ship Luminara refuelled at Nagasaki Port using truck-to-ship method on 3 April. | | / | / | Methanol-ready cable-laying vessel hull launched in Romania Shipbuilder floats hull of dual-fuel vessel designed for offshore renewable energy cable operations. | | / | / | GCMD biofuels lead receives Singapore standardisation award Dr Prapisala Thepsithar recognised for contributions to marine biofuel specification development. | | / | / | Certas Energy to attend Marine Energy Wales conference in April Marine fuel supplier to discuss sector solutions at UK marine renewable energy conference. | | / | / | Echandia to supply battery system for Gotlandsbolaget's hybrid ferry Swedish battery supplier wins contract for new high-speed catamaran operating between Visby and Nynäshamn. | | / | / | Guangzhou Shipyard secures Suezmax order, delivers vessels ahead of schedule China State Shipbuilding subsidiary reports nine vessel deliveries in the first quarter of 2026. | | / | / | Renewable ammonia pipeline grows despite Norway project freeze GENA Solutions tracks 325 projects totalling 146 MMT of capacity by 2034 despite execution challenges. | | / | / | Exmar names world's first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers in South Korea Two 46,000-cbm vessels can reduce CO[2] emissions by up to 90% during navigation. | | / | / | Gulf Marine expands bonded lubricant supply network in China's Fujian province Company adds supply points in Putian, Ningde and Fuqing, covering 20 terminals across the region. | | / |

Towingline
Mar 4th, 2026
Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs partner to bolster Mediterranean fleet with advanced tugboat newbuilds.

Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs partner to bolster Mediterranean fleet with advanced tugboat newbuilds. * home * uncategorized * Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs partner to bolster Mediterranean fleet with advanced tugboat newbuilds. Sanmar Shipyards and Med Tugs have officially entered into a strategic agreement for the construction and delivery of two state-of-the-art tugboats. Executed through the joint venture company SVS - comprising Vernicos Scafi, Spanopoulos, and Lyboussakis - the project marks a significant investment in the future of Greek maritime infrastructure. The vessels, scheduled for delivery in September 2026 and September 2027, will be stationed at the Port of Piraeus. Designed to handle the increasing demands of one of Europe's busiest maritime hubs, these tugs will specialize in high-performance harbor maneuvers and escort operations. The order features two distinct hull configurations from the RAstar range, 80TBP RAstar 2900SX and 90TBP RAstar 3200SX, designed exclusively for Sanmar by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. Both vessels prioritize crew safety and operational stability, featuring dual CAT 3516E engines meeting IMO Tier III emission requirements, equipped with escort rated forward winches, aft winches, towing pins, and deck cranes and accommodating FiFi 1 firefighting capabilities for emergency response. The total value of this landmark contract is €21 million. This investment reflects the commitment of the SVS joint venture to modernizing the Mediterranean fleet with high-bollard-pull assets - delivering 80 and 90 tonnes of pulling power respectively - to ensure the safe passage of ultra-large container ships and tankers. "We have carefully listened to the requirements and jointly determined the exact scope of the tugboats, which resulted in two different hull sizes and engine power configurations. We are proud to deliver two of our most capable tugboats to our neighbors." - Ali Gürün, Vice Chairman and CEO of Sanmar Shipyards. "These tugs aren't just machines; they represent our passion for excellence and our promise to keep the Mediterranean's waters safe and moving for generations to come. This partnership with Sanmar is a beautiful new chapter in our heritage." - Dimitris Vernicos, President of Vernicos Scafi. This contract once again demonstrates Sanmar's ability to deliver bespoke, high performance tug solutions that combine proven design with advanced engineering and build quality. It also reflects the company's strong heritage as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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