D’Angelo Williams

No matter how much you know, there is always something more to learn. Those words have and continue to inspire D’Angelo Williams, a Human Resources (HR) Specialist at Baptist Health, named by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care.”

Born and raised in Jacksonville, he attended St. Pius V Catholic School where he first became involved in the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. The organization helps youth realize their dreams by providing a safe, fun experience through which they can reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Williams remained involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs while attending Arlington and Matthew W. Gilbert middle schools.

He went on to attend and graduate from Andrew Jackson High School and the Tipping the Scale program, a nationally recognized mentoring and advocacy program founded by Baptist Health and The Bridge Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. Since the program began in 1999, Tipping the Scale has touched the lives of approximately 2,000 teenagers.

“The Tipping the Scale program opened my eyes to many different opportunities,” Williams said.

The program connects students with mentors who teach them professional and technical skills. Tipping the Scale includes a job readiness program where students focus on employment skills, communication skills and achieving success in the workplace. During the school year, students receive academic encouragement and career advice from their mentors. Over the summer, they are exposed to the fast-paced world of health care as paid employees of Baptist Health.

“The Tipping the Scale program is a great way to gain experience and make meaningful connections,” Williams said. “The program also introduced me to the profession of human resources.”

Williams participated in the program all four years of high school and was offered a job as a HR Associate at Baptist Health after he graduated. He was promoted to his current role, specializing in recruitment, in 2024. Williams works as part of a team, developing plans to fill positions in a timely manner and effectively screening, interviewing and connecting candidates to hiring managers.

“My day is filled with meeting new people and scheduling as many appointments as possible,” Williams said. “The most rewarding part is seeing many happy people once they receive the news that they got the job.”

In addition to an understanding of healthcare recruitment, a HR Specialist at Baptist Health requires strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines and priorities. For those interested in a career in HR, Williams encourages students to explore internships or mentoring programs like Tipping the Scale.

Williams’ love of learning continues on the job and beyond. Along with working full time, he is attending Florida State College of Jacksonville to pursue a bachelor’s degree in human resources.

“The more I know, the more I can help others,” Williams said.