This study aims to explore the impact of human resource management (HRM) and transactional leadership on organizational performance of higher vocational education in northwest China. Based on positivism methodology, this study adopts quantitative research design and verifies the theoretical model through structural equation modeling (SEM). Data will be collected by sending structured questionnaires to teachers and staff at about 30 higher vocational colleges in Northwest China. Although this study is a conceptual proposal, the findings are expected to be positive and will provide insights into how management practices affect organizational culture and performance. Limitations include sample representativeness and single-method bias, and future studies will explore more methods and longitudinal analyses.