Abstract. Background and purpose: In highly competitive environments, where competition is global and innovation is continuous, change has become a core competency of organization, This paper argues that integrating HR strategy and strategic planning is fundamental to achieving business excellence.Method: the present article has utilized the valid resources in the subject under study.Conclusion: all organisations need to develop HR strategies to support the integration of business planning with business excellence. A holistic approach nurtures proactive incremental change. It also avoids the sudden traumatic change that so many organisations endure as a result of radical improvement programmes and the inevitable stagnation that follows.