Debra Blankenship

I am an experienced leave and accommodations specialist with two decades of administrative and operational support across public and private sectors. I specialize in leave administration, HRIS case tracking, and compliance with FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and EEOC standards.

In my current role I manage and track employee leave and accommodation requests, partner with HR and operations, and serve as a subject matter expert on leave policy and compliance. I coordinate with employees, supervisors, and healthcare providers to facilitate documentation and resolution while ensuring accurate HRIS case management.

Previously I led accounts and operational support functions including payroll, vendor relations, procurement, and inventory management for organizations ranging from transportation to federal contract services. I have supervised large teams, implemented quality control and reporting procedures, and improved workflow efficiency.

I bring strong skills in payroll and timekeeping systems, procurement and inventory tools, customer service, and policy education—aiming to deliver compliant, efficient, and employee-focused leave and administrative solutions.