The focus of this study was to examine the current practices and challenges of humanrnresource planning in the education sector of Horo Guduru Wollega Zone specifically inrnthree Woredas, an unexplored context, in order to gain an understanding of good practice.rnTo conduct the study, a descriptive survey design was employed. The data was collectedrnthrough questionnaires and interviews with key informants. The samples of the study werernchosen using cluster sampling techniques with the two categories of sample population. Datarnanalysis was made using descriptive statistics mainly the mean, standard deviation andrnpercentage to identify whether agreements or differences existed in the views of thernrespondents. The results from this study indicate that HRP professionals lack the ability,rnknowledge, and necessary skills to develop and implement effective HRP practices. Thernimplications of the study suggest that having HRP in place was conducive to improve therncompetitiveness of the organization. This calls for researchers and those interested in thernstudy to give particular attention to the development of the skills and competencies of HRPrnprofessionals including the skills needed to explore the ways that HRP was used to achieverncompetitive advantage. Further, in order to facilitate the effective implementation of HRP,rnefforts should be made to prepare Education Sector as well as public organization in termsrnof their culture, policies, rules and regulations.