About Rayner
Strengthen Leadership Confidence
Protect Your Reputation by Reducing Organisational Risk
Rayner Butler
Trusted HR Partner for Your Business
No matter how small your business may be, advice and support is offered that will assist your business to become more resilient, high-trust and performance-driven, reducing workplace risk and performance barriers. Rayner specialises in the following areas:
- HR compliance with clear accountability frameworks
- Employment legislation
- Capability (performance and attendance issues)
- Disciplinary (conduct issues)
- Investigation
- Grievance
- Dispute resolution
- Negotiation
- Appraisals
- Redundancy
- Employment Tribunal preparation
- Coaching to provide a high-performance leadership culture
- Leadership capability development to improve knowledge and understanding
Credentials
- Chartered Member of CIPD (MCIPD)
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership
- Advanced Employment Law Practitioner (CIPD)
- IOSH Safety for Senior Executives
Trusted HR Partner for Your Business
No matter how small your business may be, advice and support is offered that will assist your business to become more resilient, high-trust and performance-driven, reducing workplace risk and performance barriers. Rayner specialises in the following areas:
- HR compliance with clear accountability frameworks
- Employment legislation
- Capability (performance and attendance issues)
- Disciplinary (conduct issues)
- Investigation
- Grievance
- Dispute resolution
- Negotiation
- Appraisals
- Redundancy
- Employment Tribunal preparation
- Coaching to provide a high-performance leadership culture
- Leadership capability development to improve knowledge and understanding
My Credentials
- Chartered Member of CIPD (MCIPD)
- Advanced Employment Law Practitioner (CIPD)
- CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- IOSH Safety for Senior Executives
Strengthen Leadership Confidence
Protect Your Reputation by Reducing Organisational Risk
Clear HR Support and Advice Designed For Your Business.
1
HR Advice and Support
Advice given is informed by many years of HR experience. A review of policies, procedures and decisions which ensure they are robust, defensible and aligned with your business strategy.
2
Protecting Your Organisation and Reputation
From changes to the Employment Rights Act 2025 to capability issues, from misconduct matters to cultural misalignment and leadership gaps, guidance is given to sensitive issues with clarity, reducing risk and safeguarding your business.
3
Strengthening Leadership Confidence
Turning disengaged teams into motivated contributors, transforming workplace culture to reduce conflict and increase performance, with pro-active strategies that prevent issues before they arise. Knowledge and structure is provided to be able to manage people matters professionally, ensuring decisions are fair, proportionate and commercially sound, in order to protect your business and reputation.
Testimonials
Rayner’s knowledge of employment law supported us through complex workforce issues and she was very much trusted by the SLT to just get on with it, which contributed to the depot becoming profitable once more.
Drew Russell,
General Manager,
Tibbett & Britten Maidstone
In my capacity as a senior officer in Kent Police, I worked with Rayner for 11 years on complex ER cases.
Rayner always provided expert, practical, proportionate, yet business-focused, advice. I valued her judgement and pragmatic approach when dealing with complicated people matters.
Any business working with Rayner will benefit from her expertise and professionalism.
Dave Pate,
Safeguarding & Security Professional
Her professionalism, calm approach and understanding of employment law helped me navigate a stressful and complex situation with confidence. What stood out most was Rayner’s ability to break down difficult concepts into straight forward guidance, ensuring I was supported and in control of the decisions I made.
Thanks to Rayner’s expertise, the matter was resolved efficiently and fairly for both sides. I would highly recommend Rayner to anyone seeking knowledgeable HR support with a high level of clarity and integrity.
Rick Hill,
MSc CEng MIMechE,
Associate Consultant
Rayner provided clear guidance which was put into practice, ensuring we were compliant with both employment legislation, as well as the complex Police (Performance) Regulations 2020 and aligning with organisational values. The advice given installed confidence to address challenging people issues constructively, whilst maintaining a supportive team culture.
As a result of Rayner’s advice, absence levels were significantly reduced, the overall team performance improved and this resulted in a better engaged and positive working environment for all.
Rachel McNeil,
Superintendent
What really sets her apart is how personable and approachable she is. She takes the time to truly understand the business and the people within it, offering thoughtful, practical advice that gives you confidence you are making the right decisions.
I would highly recommend Rayner to any organisation looking for trusted, experienced HR support.
Georgie Fennell,
Group Brand and Operations Manager
WHY CHOOSE US
Trusted HR Advice Built on
Experience and Integrity
Strategic and Legally Grounded
We provide practical HR advice informed by over 30 years of senior experience and direct insight from the Employment Tribunal system. Every recommendation is structured, defensible and aligned with current legislation.
Practical Support for Real Workplace Challenges
From capability and disciplinary processes to redundancy and dispute resolution, we guide organisations through sensitive matters with clarity, professionalism and commercial awareness.
Strengthen Leadership Confidence
Protect Your Reputation
Reduce Organisational Risk
