Workplace Investigator - Colorado

CPS HR Consulting; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS HR Consulting is seeking experienced Colorado-based Workplace Investigators to support public sector clients throughout the state. This project-based, W-2 consulting opportunity is ideal for seasoned investigators and employment law professionals who are committed to fair, objective, and defensible workplace investigations.

Investigators serve as trusted third-party professionals helping public agencies address sensitive allegations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the Colorado Bar.
• Experience in public sector/government settings.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
• Experience preparing written investigative reports and findings.
• Union environment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage workplace investigations for government and public-sector organizations.
• Conduct intake meetings and develop investigation plans.
• Identify witnesses, gather evidence, and determine scope.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
• Review documentation and relevant materials for credibility.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports with findings.
• Manage multiple investigations while meeting timelines.
• Maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Skills

Workplace investigations

Interviewing

Report writing

Neutrality

Credibility assessment

Education

Colorado Bar license

Job description

CPS HR Consulting is seeking experienced Colorado-based Workplace Investigators to support public sector clients throughout the state. This project-based consulting opportunity is ideal for seasoned investigators and employment law professionals who are committed to conducting fair, objective, and defensible workplace investigations.

Our investigators serve as trusted third-party professionals, helping public agencies address sensitive allegations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace misconduct, and other employee relations matters. This role offers flexible assignments while providing meaningful opportunities to strengthen accountability, workplace culture, and public trust.

In this role, you will serve in a project-based W-2 consulting capacity with flexible, as-needed engagement. When assigned to a project, hours and project assignments will vary based on client needs and are not guaranteed.

What You'll Do

As a Workplace Investigator with CPS HR Consulting, you will independently manage workplace investigations for government and public-sector organizations, including:

• Conducting intake meetings and developing investigation plans.
• Determining investigation scope and identifying relevant witnesses and evidence.
• Conducting interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
• Reviewing documentation, records, policies, and other relevant materials.
• Assessing credibility and applying appropriate standards of evidence.
• Preparing comprehensive investigative reports with factual findings and defensible conclusions.
• Managing multiple active investigations while meeting established timelines.
• Maintaining neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism throughout the investigative process.

Travel Requirements

This opportunity is open to Colorado-based candidates. While many activities may be conducted remotely, investigators must be available to travel occasionally to conduct in-person interviews and on-site work throughout the state, as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Producing high-quality, impartial investigations supported by thorough fact gathering and sound analysis.
• Delivering well-organized, defensible reports that withstand legal, administrative, and labor-relations scrutiny.
• Effectively managing multiple assignments while maintaining investigative quality, responsiveness, and timeliness.
• Demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in sensitive workplace matters.
• Applying consistent investigative methodology while maintaining objectivity and independence.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the Colorado Bar.
• Must have experience working in the public sector/government.
• Must have demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, or similar employment-related matters.
• Must have experience preparing written investigative reports and findings.
• Experience working in unionized environments strongly preferred.
• Experience serving as a neutral third-party investigator preferred.
• Background in employment law, employee relations, labor relations, or mediation is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of workplace investigation principles and investigative methodologies.
• Knowledge of federal and Colorado regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace misconduct, and public-sector operating environments.
• Ability to evaluate evidence, apply preponderance analysis, and make credibility assessments.
• Strong interviewing, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional written communication and report-writing capabilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with executives, managers, employees, legal counsel, and labor representatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously.

What Makes You Fit

• Approaches every investigation with integrity, neutrality, and professionalism.
• Navigates complex and sensitive workplace situations with discretion and confidence.
• Communicates proactively and effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including client leadership.
• Proactively manages workload and communicates availability and capacity limitations.
• Understands the unique dynamics of government agencies, legal review, grievances, union environments, and public records sensitivity.